Rear brakes shot @ 50,000 miles

[Automan21]

All depends on your driving style

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[Ozarkbeard]

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

Not on a hybrid.

 

[Richsi]

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.

This link by Professor Kelly, exactly explains how regenerative braking works!

Hybrid and EV Regenerative Braking Systems (youtube.com)

 

[Tim d]

Not on a hybrid.

Ah, regenerative braking.didnt know they lasted that long. Using the other gentleman's example of brakes lasting 210,000 miles,I drive roughly 10,000 miles a year. That means I wouldn't need new brakes on my vehicle for 21 years! Doesn't seem possible.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

Ah, regenerative braking. didnt know they lasted that long. Using the other gentleman's example of brakes lasting 210,000 miles,I drive roughly 10,000 miles a year. That means I wouldn't need new brakes on my vehicle for 21 years! Doesn't seem possible.

Also, if you had the Hybrid and drove only 10k per year, your oil changes would probably be needed only once annually.

 

[CD_SM]

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.

Yeah, good point, it is the electricity that changes direction, not the motor. I did know that but certainly didn't write it clearly.

 

[Whatcolortochoose]

Talking with a tech yesterday. Newer Ford's have a rear brake bias especially in low speed light braking applications. Hybrid or ecoboost a lot of us can expect the rears to wear quicker.

 

[skinnyboy]

Talking with a tech yesterday. Newer Ford's have a rear brake bias especially in low speed light braking applications. Hybrid or ecoboost a lot of us can expect the rears to wear quicker.

Not disputing, but the rears on my '22 hybrid don't engage enough to keep the rotors swept clean.


Cheers.

 

[sprcoop]

Not on a hybrid.

50K brake replacement is not cause for bragging rights on any light vehicle. The Focus 5sp that the Mav replaced got new front brakes at 125K and rear at 200K.

Jury is out on the Mav. Still looking good at 20K.

 

[Brian_J]

Talking with a tech yesterday. Newer Ford's have a rear brake bias especially in low speed light braking applications. Hybrid or ecoboost a lot of us can expect the rears to wear quicker.

interesting. at 43k i was told i have 4/10 left on my rear pads and they will need to be done soon...

 

[Tbone289]

50K brake replacement is not cause for bragging rights on any light vehicle. The Focus 5sp that the Mav replaced got new front brakes at 125K and rear at 200K.

Jury is out on the Mav. Still looking good at 20K.

That's what my '12 Focus 5sp is getting too. I replaced the fronts at 130K miles, and still plenty left on the rears @150K.

 

[Master Blaster]

I need to express a huge amount of skepticism here. Have you seen these worn-down pads or is this a wannabe doing a scam? 50k is about normal for pads on an EcoBoost, but extremely low for a Hybrid. The rear brakes are so big on the Maverick that 16" wheels will not clear them. Assuming that its not the crooked shop doing a scam, either you are doing a lot of extremely hard braking or you have a hung brake caliper.

 

[UTAlumnus]

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

2007 hybrid Camry had 130k on original brakes & 12V battery when I traded it.

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