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Old 11-13-2011, 04:58 PM   #75
morgin
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Originally Posted by hulkrogan View Post
If you have a manual, brake pads can last a LONG time. I'm still on original rear brakes at 104,000 km, and the fronts were done at about 70,000 km (guy that owned it before me must not have heard of downshifting) and they probably are still at 80%. I went with Hawk pads as well.
Brake pads are cheaper than engine components. I always cringe when people boast about their barely used brake pads and the benefits of engine braking. Sure you can do it, but which is cheaper to put wear on?
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