Rear brakes shot @ 50,000 miles

[MakinDoForNow]

The motor doesn't need to change direction to switch from being propulsive to generating power. It's just a matter of whether the motor controller is providing current or not.

But, yes, since regenerative braking is done through the drivetrain and it's a FWD vehicle then that braking force is only applied on the front wheels. So the brake balance may be tuned to be slightly rear-biased, especially when crossing to utilizing the friction brakes, to offset the assist of the regen in the front.

Yep on starter/Gen same direction, is a three phase and electrically switched by legs and whether current is supplied or a load is placed. Happens in milliseconds with no mechanical happenings.

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[ychuck46]

We all drive differently, and for that matter use our brakes differently (some like to come to gradual stops, others more violent stops, etc). To have pads and possibly rotors go at 50K miles on any vehicle is not necessarily unusual depending upon driver characteristics.

 

[mdsalemi]

Is this a complaint that at 50K miles, brake work is needed? Seriously? Just do what has to be done. If this were 5,000 miles I'd understand. All this pontificating about which brake hits first, regenerative vs actual, etc. seems moot. That's 50K miles. Change the pads, change the other parts you need and based upon your driving, keep a closer eye on this so you don't have to change anything but pads next time...

 

[Tim d]

Just had a rotate and balance and the rear brakes are shot at 50k, digging into the rotors. I am still a bit confused about this because I would expect the front brakes to wear down before the rear. The shop tech told me the Maverick is different than most vehicles.
Anyone have the same experience or input on this oddity?

I'd say 50,000 miles on a set of brakes is bragging rights!

 

[MiMav]

My Escape (not hybrid) and Flex both wore the rear brakes much quicker than the front so I don't think it's unusual. 50k miles doesn't sound that bad either.

 

[The Real Maverick]

I'd say 50,000 miles on a set of brakes is bragging rights!

Brakes on my Escape Hybrid lasted 210,000 miles. 70% city

50,000 is short. For a hybrid.
In general.

But there will always be anomalies.

 

[wb1957]

Is it possible that the rear rotors were rusted out in the middle from not being used much, and not worn out? Mine are in the process at 40k, lots of pad but rotors need to be turned. Only braking much harder than I normally would will get the pads to start scuffing off the rusted areas.

Cheers.

Since new, my rear rotors don't get shiny with use like the front do. Hmm

 

[The Real Maverick]

Since new, my rear rotors don't get shiny with use like the front do. Hmm

I've used my brake pads like seven times in 2 year. I expect them to last the life of the truck really. Unless there is a defect. But I will measure for shits&giggles next time I'm able.

I'm at 25k.

 

[TomD]

Just had a rotate and balance and the rear brakes are shot at 50k, digging into the rotors. I am still a bit confused about this because I would expect the front brakes to wear down before the rear. The shop tech told me the Maverick is different than most vehicles.
Anyone have the same experience or input on this oddity?

I am not an engineer so I am only telling what I know. With my hybrid when I stop it feels like the rear brakes are what is doing the majority of the stopping. If I use the creep prevention it is even worse

 

[tom_tucker]

Is this a complaint that at 50K miles, brake work is needed? Seriously? Just do what has to be done. If this were 5,000 miles I'd understand. All this pontificating about which brake hits first, regenerative vs actual, etc. seems moot. That's 50K miles. Change the pads, change the other parts you need and based upon your driving, keep a closer eye on this so you don't have to change anything but pads next time...

Reading comprehension of the OP's post. I don't see any complaint, rather a simple question on why it's the rear and not the front to need the pads first.

So there we have it. The front uses the generator and pads and the rear just uses the pads. That's the reason. Now I know to check the rear first.

 

[lm126027]

I have an Escape (still waiting on my Maverick), which the Maverick is based on. At my last oil change (somewhere in the mid 50,000 range), my front breaks are still listed as green on the chart, yet the rears are in the yellow range? Which breaks are used when using the "auto hold" function? I use all the time and if it is the rears, that may account for the rears wearing faster than the front. Just my thought.

 

[Jah.]

I always thought and have experience with fronts engaging first . most vehicles I have owned the fronts replacement happened much earlier than rears .

 

[Randy H.]

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[Randy H.]

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[Randy H.]

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