My 2004 LS430 now has about 17000 miles on it. On my old Mercedes S class cars, I never, ever got more than 12,000 or 13,000 miles out of front brake pads (Pittsburgh...up and down hills all day).

I just had new tires and the installer eyeballed the pads and said they are OK. I am wondering if there is a wear sensor (like Mercedes) with a dash board light that will tell me when it's time.

Daryll40

 

SOMEONE must know this!

 

ok since no one has answered, i will take a guess. i don't recall reading anything about this before so i say no. maybe when the pads are wearing you will start hearing squeaking sound?

 

yes, there is. I just changed both front & rear brake pads. It was way past its due date. Now the rear sensor is out. I will either pull it or replace it.

 

The Lexus dealer filled in all the dates and mileage for all the maitnence for my car go to your touch screem and press options and from there you can get to your maintenence menu