Disc brakes: Ya gotta love ’em. Here’s a general primer on how to assess and change your pads. So you can love ‘em even more.

Today, most vehicles have four-wheel disc brakes. Others have disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels. You should check disc brakes (see Figure 15-6) and disc brake linings ...

Most brake pads last between 25,000 and 70,000 miles, though some premium brands reach 100,000 miles. The average lifespan is ...

As you can see in Figure 15-3, you have to remove a bunch of stuff to get to a drum brake. The steps here explain how to do so and what to look for when you finally get to your brakes. Caution: ...

Brake pads are consumable items that we'd normally expect to last around 40,000 miles. Rear pads are usually thinner than front pads, which might explain why they've worn quicker than the front ones.