Rear brake pad wear

V5Ade

I love my LCR!
Aug 26, 2004
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Guildford
My wifes car (53 plate A3 130tdi) had it's 3rd service last week. The dealer called up to say there is only about 3k miles left in the rear pads. We've had the car from new, it done 51k but never had front pads so I was suprised that the rears have gone first.
The car has the same brake set up as the TDI Leon\Golf so I was wondering if any of you guys have had to replace the rears before the fronts?
 

V5Ade

I love my LCR!
Aug 26, 2004
110
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Guildford
Okay, I'll strip them down to take a look.
Don't suppose anyone has a part number for the rear pads (same as a 130 tdi Leon)?
 

Reg

Professional Detailer
Oct 10, 2005
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Berkshire
Nevermind the rear pads, I can't believe you have managed to get 51k out of the fronts! Thats amazing!
 

seatstu

Full Member
Apr 15, 2004
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nothing to worry about, my 02 plate golf estate had new rear discs and pads at 60k without anything done to the front brakes. dealer said this was not uncommon.
 

Brucel

Full Member
Apr 29, 2005
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Sheffield
Nevermind the rear pads, I can't believe you have managed to get 51k out of the fronts! Thats amazing!

I agree with Reg how the hell did you managed to get to 51,000 miles without needing front pads? Mine has had 3 sets at 43,000 and some front disks... not changed the rears at all yet! :)