10.5K miles and no brake squeaking.

 

Cathy,

I thought that I was putting a lot of miles on my F (13,000+) but you have me beat.

 

and im going to be putting another 3k on in 3 weeks because im driving to california haha

 

I have quite a ways to go since I just hit 4700

 

I just hit 18,500 since March 31st... I can't stop driving that car.

 

fyi.. be prepared to pay $$$ when you need to get your brakes done... front pads are $400 for the pair and the rotors are $400 EACH.. car is at lexus now for the brakes and i have a 250awd loaner

 

OMG... cry....that is so going to hurt when it comes. I'm glad i've only put on 3k in 8 months.

On a side note. Does anyones car smell when like burnt grease or hot rubber or something after you step on in in sport mode?

 

Does the smell follow a big cloud of white smoke in the rear view and a loud screeching sound? If so, then yes, I think it happens to all of us.

 

My friend is the head mechanic at Lexus. There is a website called www.brakewarehouse.com He said if you put thinner pads on or brake covers you run the risk of decreasing your stopping power. I just don't want to see anyone put on those pads that offer less dust because they are tired of dealing with brake dust and end o in an accident. my breaks have saved me many times from hitting a car that was inches from me. Lexus put out to the Techs to replace the pads with the thinner ones just to lessen the brake dust, but my friend said that is a dangerous thing to do and doesn't recommend it. This is not my opinion but the head mechanic at Lexus.

I also had a squeaking problem with my IS 350 around 16K and they replaced everything which made it stop squeaking. The only time I hear it now is sometimes when my brakes are wet or first thing in morning. They replaced most everything because it was corrosion that was causing my squeaking. My only advice is stick with the thick pads that the Lexus's come with.

Anyways I am sure someone knows more the my friend so chime in and tell her thinner pads are better

 

Who said I was putting thinner pads on? I don't care about brake dust because my new wheels won't show it anyway. I'd never sacrifice my braking power

 

I do as well. I'm not really that worried about it. I just figure its the film burning off the breaks again. If the car catches fire, then I'll be worried

Speaking of rims, aren't your new ones getting put on soon? Like today?

 

yessir they are... well as long as my tires come in today.. if they dont then they'll be put on tomorrow so keep an eye out for pics

 

Another set of wheels, WOW
Any more tricks up your sleeve?
And BTW, 2500miles in one month you sure pimp that car around.

 

Well The problem is - I'm stepping on it and even if i coast to slow down the brakes don't heat up. It's been 3000 miles so all the film should be gone... seems like something else like hot grease or rubber I'm not sure how to explain it.

 

yup d2's new line of wheels

and what can i say.. i love to drive my car 17,500 miles in 7 months