I took my 03 accord sedan into dealer for brake inspection and was told that there is still alot of miles left. So here are their readings on brakes and would like to know how that converts into mileage if possible, I already put about 800 miles on car since inspection. What noise might I hear. The reason I am asking is to avoid having to get brake rotors or new drums next time I go for brakes. I do not ride my brakes. Here are the results front 10/32 and rear 5/32.

Also what weight oil is best for this car 5-20 or 5-30 and what is difference between the two? I guess you would want to use a heavier oil in summer due to high heat and less weight in winter due to coldness? Is this why they tell you to use 5-20?

Only way to do the math on the brakes is if you provide your current mileage.... also are those the original brakes (if not, when last changed).

That'd be really odd if your rears were worn more than the fronts if they are both original... the rears only do 20-30% of the work, if that.

Only way to do the math on the breaks is if you provide your current mileage.... also are those the original brakes (if not, when last changed).

That'd be really odd if your rears were worn more than the fronts if they are both original... the rears only do 20-30% of the work, if that.

I should have thought of that, the rear is originial front have been replaced.

The pressure is the same front & rear now on the brakes, but the rear pads are a lot smaller.... so the wear is closer to even. The front still usually wear faster. Having different starting thickness, your rears may not be more worn.

It's impossible to convert the amount of pad left to miles...it depends on so much, the driver, the road conditions, etc. I used to be pretty good at it with our sidework 'cuz I learned the drivers.

When worn replace them as soon as you hear a squeal.

I've never heard of this ?/32 reading....they usually do it milimeters. :dunno:

The manual will have a minimum thickness allowed in mm. You could divide your current thickness (in mm) by the original (you'll need to find that) to see the percentage wear over the miles you have driven so far.

current thickness/original thickness = percent wear/ X-miles



That, of course, is no guarantee for future performance, but should be roughly accurate if your driving style will not vary significantly. Brake wear should be fairly linear.

Well, IMO, change the rears since your fronts still have over 30% remaining... Since you didn't say how many miles you have on the car, it's hard to tell how fast you are going through the pads.

As far as oil, many of the honda dealers use 10-30 in stead of 5-20, so I wouldn't be worried about which one is used (5-20/5-30/10-30), as long as you change it regularly.

That'd be really odd if your rears were worn more than the fronts if they are both original... the rears only do 20-30% of the work, if that.


My rears wore out around 25k, IIRC. Still on the OEM fronts, but probably going to change them soon.

I have 42,000 on 03 accord, I think my front went at 25K my back are still the original ( i think either that is great or maybe they changed rears at dealer and never told me, i never paid for inspection.)

Franco,

Can you give us more info on the thickness measurement? Did you see them mic it? Is that really for the breaks, or is it for the tires?

multiple the inches by 25.4 to convert to mm.

5/32" equals 3.97 mm, for example.

also what weight oil is best for this car 5-20 or 5-30 and what is difference between the two? I guess you would want to use a heavier oil in summer due to high heat and less weight in winter due to coldness? Is this why they tell you to use 5-20?

The 5W20 oils hold up extremely well under all conditions and is the only recommended oil. Having said that, 5W30 is just fine and the engine will see no difference. There is no need to switch from one to the other for summer/winter. I prefer synthetic myself but the dino oils are top notch. Motorcraft 5W20 synthetic blend is an excellent product and is a true value. It meets Ford specs which are tougher than Honda's

Ranger is still on orig. brakes @ 120+k miles. Im sure it will be in the next 6 months that it will need brakes, in the dead of winter. With all the hwy driving wife and I both do, brake pads seem to be a 130k to 150k mile replacement item. Hope the accords pads last that long. Ive been known to buy a car new,, drive it,, pay it off and give it away with out ever having to put brakes, altinator, starter or belts for that matter on them :) Give the car away and watch it come apart like a over sprung clock... LMAO... O well they got it for free :)

It also depends on the compound used for the pads and the type of brake rotor, too.. Softer pads will stop quieter, but wear much faster. My original pads on the Civic were only about 50% worn at 40K.. The rear pads on my cousin's Jetta got worn down all the way to the bare metal backing at 24K. :eek: