brake discs and brake pads questions.........

At that mileage, I’d replace them. Discs are softer than they used to be I believe and are considered a disposable item these days. A false economy to hang onto ones that old.

Odd that your rears are more worn. Suggests sticking callipers as they really ought to wear much more slowly than the fronts. Time for a brake overhaul I think.

Tim

A sizeable part of the cost of brake replacement is labour so, if you're paying someone to do it, it makes economic sense to replace both pads and discs at the same time.

However, if you're doing it yourself, it's a different matter. In my case, the Hyundai dealer wanted over 400 quid for replacing the front pads and discs on my Tucson. There was nothing actually wrong with the discs - they were well within their wear limits, and not scored. I kept the original discs and just fitted new pads at a cost of not much more than 40 quid.

Like others, I think it's odd that your rear brakes have worn more than the front one - sounds like they've been binding - and need investigating. Have you noticed a detrimental effect on fuel consumption?

the rear pads have worn the same on both sides, so what are the chances of both rear calipers sticking?

I ha ve not noticed any changes in fuel consumption, i get 650 miles per tankful (i reset the trip mileage meter at every fill up and the onboard computer tells me ave mpg is 52 to 56.

I had this on my CRV some years ago. I was told it was common due to muck etc and corrosion.

The front pads were still fine.

I used to reckon on two sets of pads to one of discs.

But measure the thickness of the discs. Some have that minimum stamped on them.

does that work on the rear Pads?

yes it does, and when it breaks, it results in an eye watering garage bill of over £1,000 on a previous Passatt.

Whats wrong with a bit of steel wire and plastic outer sheathed spring?