Brake life

[RonJ]

My 2013 Genesis just turned 100,000 (60K miles), the mileage is mostly highway miles.

The brakes feel OK but the dealer tells me the car should get a brake job, pads & rotors. With labour etc., close $1000. I'm in Canada.

Do you think the car would need this kind of brake work at what I consider fairly low milage?

Does the price seem OK? Seems high to me. Might be better off using a good independent shop rather than a dealer.

Thanks in advance for your input, RonJ

 

[Mark_888]

There is no way that anyone can know the condition of you brake pads without inspecting them. Usually, rotors do not need to be replaced for the first brake job, but there are exceptions. If the dealer is willing to replace the pads only, that usually means the rotors are OK (there is no legal liability on the dealers part of failure to replace a faulty item that compromise the safety of the car).

Check around with some other dealers for prices. Also, if you get an independent shop to do the brakes, I would recommend the OEM pads, or else they are likely to squeak or not stop the car as well.

 

[66nexus]

For a brake job I would steer far and away from the dealer (if you can). Good aftermarket pads/rotors could be had for far cheaper, and a good non-dealer mechanic should be able to install them for less.

In my personal experience I've found the OEM pads just okay (I'm probably a little harder on my brakes in Jersey-traffic).

 

[homeofstone]

My original pads lasted 130,000 mile. Rotors were ok and not replaced. I had the dealer do the brake job at 130,000 miles and now with over 210,000 miles on the car the second brake job is still not needed. However, driving style has a lot to do with how long brake pads last.

 

[Fgpalmer71]

Just had my brakes done at my local dealer @ 62k miles. 1st brake job on this car. I could have gone another few thousand I think, but it was close. I don't know what the exhange rate is but I only paid $189 + tax for new pads and rotors turned, all 4 corners.


Edit: I'm driving a 2010 3.8 Premium with Navigation AND the dealer was running a brake special. Not sure if the model has anything to do with the drastically different price?

 

[Flarfignewton]

I don't know how long the pads have been on my 2009 with 88,000 miles, but they still have some life left. Recently replaced the front rotors due to rust on the braking surface and warping causing the brakes to pulsate.

 

[QuantumRift]

We purchases our 2012 Genny (3.8L) in June 2011. At the time we lived in SE Arizona (arid and dusty cliamate) and moves to Central OH in 2014. The car is an every day driver. It now has 73,500 miles (I do ride a motorcycle and drive my isuzu as well)...

The front brakes were worn down to about 3 mm, rear brakes about halfway. Last week I did my own brake job and replaced the pads as the rotors were fine.

Quant.

My 2013 Genesis just turned 100,000 (60K miles), the mileage is mostly highway miles.

The brakes feel OK but the dealer tells me the car should get a brake job, pads & rotors. With labour etc., close $1000. I'm in Canada.

Do you think the car would need this kind of brake work at what I consider fairly low milage?

Does the price seem OK? Seems high to me. Might be better off using a good independent shop rather than a dealer.

Thanks in advance for your input, RonJ

 

[Audio]

Mileage is going to vary greatly on brake life depending on driving habits. The rotors in these cars are stout and the pads seem to last longer than average in my experience. My specific experience: My brakes have tons of meat left on them and I'm just a but hair shy of 100k miles. I've seen this being common with a lot of other 1st gen Genesis owners as well.

If the dealer didn't even inspect them but just "recommended" the brake work, and you're not a mechanic yourself or at least a solid DIY'er, I'd suggest finding a reputable/trust worthy shop and having them inspect.

If you don't do a lot of really hard braking, I doubt your rotors are warped and if there isn't a noticeable lip around the edge of the rotor(where the pad doesn't contact), then I doubt rotors are worn down enough to replace. This sounds like an easy money-grab for them honestly. At 60K miles, I'd be surprised if you need more than just front pads, if that at all.

 

[Sirbustergoodpup]

Getting my front brakes and rotors replaced at 94k. I have driven the auto 34k in just 4 years. Mostly highway miles. Having it done at local garage. They use top line aftermarket. They care for the auto as well, if not better than dealer. Will get the bill tomorrow.