brake pad life

brown 4x4 · #1 12-13-2003, 03:16 PM

I was going to change a friend's original brake pads (00 Rodeo, 110K miles) and was very surprised to see they still had plenty of life left. How long are you guys seeing before they need replacement?

rodeo02 · #2 12-14-2003, 12:49 PM

Genuine isuzu brake pads do last a LONG time. They are about twice the price as aftermarket parts store pads, but well worth it!! When you need to replace'em do yourself a favor & buy the isuzu ones (they come with the grease & shims as well).
Joel

surferfletch · #3 12-14-2003, 03:40 PM

Changed the front at 100k, rear a couple of thousand later. Real quick job on the '97 Rodeo.

Lottomaninaz · #4 01-02-2004, 12:33 PM

I have 88,000 miles on my '98 and still have plenty of pad left. This surprised me, too. I was sure I would have had to change by now. I just check now and won't change until they're ready.

Shrumph · #5 02-24-2004, 07:20 PM

My brakes are starting to squeel...especially if I am braking in reverse....I have drums on the rear and I have to use my e-brake b/c I park it on a hill. I assume the brakes are original since it has 51K on it but would it be time to change? Also, when not braking, it seemed to be making a sound as if some of the brake was still applied on the right hand side. Kind of a rotating friction sound....obviously the brakes b/c when I applied the brakes it would disappear or squeel. Any advice.....

PS....I found the pads alone for $51 on alldiscountautoparts.com.....are these good prices....I would like to do the work my self so if you guys know of any guide books I would also much appreciate it.

~Billy

rodeo02 · #6 02-24-2004, 08:33 PM

shrumph- you likely have a dirty caliper slide that's not allowing the brake pads to float properly, causing one or more to stay pushed against the rotor. Every year or two you should pull the pads to clean & re-lube the slides (with silicone brake grease ONLY!). If you need new pads, do yourself a favor & only buy genuine isuzu pads. They are ceramic & can last pretty close to 100Kmi. Your rear drums are usually maintenance free for a long time (alot longer than 51K), but it's not a bad idea pull the drums to check them out too.
G/luck
Joel

amigo-2k · #7 02-24-2004, 09:36 PM

I too have drums in the rear on my 2wd 2000. One of my drum brake squeels from time to time to (more so when it is cold out). It has done it since the truck was new so I have not done anything to it yet. I have 47k on my oem pads, but I have only been able to check the front ones. I have not been able pull off drum. I guess I net to back the brakes of via the access hole in the rear of the drum.

So I'm still thinking about taking my truck in and having the brakes inspected and have the fluid bleed to (helps to stiffen the brakes up) give me an idea of what the rear brakes look like.

a Joel is correct if you planning on purchasing new pad buy OEM. Many other isuzu owners complain about squeaky brakes after having non OEM pads installed.

And like Joel I have read plenty of reports of folks getting at least 70k or more on there original pads. Call the folks up at St. Charles (see my FAQ at the bottom for there number) and get a quote and/or have them ship them to you (free shipping), and set them on the shelf for when you need to replace them.

-Ryan

ibew595 · #8 03-02-2004, 10:20 PM

118k on a 94 purchased new and no brake job yet!

iskiuskiweski · #9 02-28-2005, 02:22 PM

Does anyone know who makes the OEM pads. I doubt they are directly made by Isuzu, but maybe. I see some at part stores that are called OEM but are they truly? Just trying to save a buck if I can get them at a parts store and save the stealler markup.

Ramblin Fever · #10 02-28-2005, 07:39 PM

98K on my original set; probably would've lasted longer, in fact, still had 30% of wear left, however, I pulled a heavy boat a lot then, and didn't want to chance it.

FWIW, do not waste your time with brakes from places like Autozone, checkers, etc. my 2nd set of brakes came from Autozone, and I only got roughly 30K miles before they were GONE totally.

df2000 · #11 03-04-2005, 12:13 AM

I changed original front pads at 94K last year, easy job.
I used Raybestos ceramic pads $42(was 20% off) and lifetime replacement warranty. So far so good, no noise. Well I think I am good for at least 4-5 years, may be even never do it again.

marcre · #12 03-07-2005, 09:38 PM

I just had an inspection today and to my disbelief it failed. Front pads down to nothing, the pads are 22 months old. Moral of the story; I am getting OEM pads(called Merlin earlier).

iskiuskiweski · #13 03-08-2005, 07:11 AM

When you get them see if there is a mfg name on the box. I am trying to find out who makes them for Isuzu. Thanks in advance.

marcre · #14 03-08-2005, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iskiuskiweski

When you get them see if there is a mfg name on the box. I am trying to find out who makes them for Isuzu. Thanks in advance.

Will do, but it will be a few days. If I forget shoot me a PM.

marcre · #15 03-20-2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iskiuskiweski

When you get them see if there is a mfg name on the box. I am trying to find out who makes them for Isuzu. Thanks in advance.

iskiuskiweski,

Like I thought I would do, I forgot. In regards to your wondering who makes the pads, I am of no help. The box does not have much writting on it. All it says is Isuzu. Maybe they are made by Isuzu, I don't know, but there is no manufacturer on the box. There is also a GM logo on the box.

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