How many miles on your brakes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FLEET72 · 04-26-2007, 11:40 PM

I usually drive with the stereo playing pretty loud so I don't always hear the messages that my truck is sending to me. I heard it yesterday so I investigated the sound and low and behold;

$120 later, 2 new drums, 2 new wheel cylinders, 1 set new shoes and 1 hardware kit. After some calculations I realized that those brakes have been on there for about 120,000+ miles!

Longhorn Man · 04-26-2007, 11:43 PM

Sounds about right for rear drums. Honestly, at work when servicing a car, or a light truck that goes empty most of the time, we don't even pull the drums tiull 100,000 miles, justa quick peak in the backing plates and that's it.

FLEET72 · 04-27-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Sounds about right for rear drums. Honestly, at work when servicing a car, or a light truck that goes empty most of the time, we don't even pull the drums tiull 100,000 miles, justa quick peak in the backing plates and that's it.

My truck isn't a show truck and I do use it to haul stuff pretty regularly. Mostly tools and supplies. I had 1000lbs of base rock in the back when I heard the brakes crying for mercy

O'l Buck · 04-26-2007, 11:48 PM

I'm not real sure how many miles my trucks have on them, or the brakes for that matter, the spedo hasn't worked on the 67 for as long as i can remember, and neither have the brakes for that matter....Dad bought new shoes for it sometime in the early 80's, but never got around to putting them on. I need to go poke around in his shop and find them shoes.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-27-2007, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by O'l Buck

I'm not real sure how many miles my trucks have on them, or the brakes for that matter, the spedo hasn't worked on the 67 for as long as i can remember, and neither have the brakes for that matter....Dad bought new shoes for it sometime in the early 80's, but never got around to putting them on. I need to go poke around in his shop and find them shoes.

might be a good idea

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-27-2007, 07:27 AM

my shoes have alot more pad then that

, i didnt know you get over 100,000 miles out of the rear brakes, so about how many can you get out of the front brakes?

cdowns · 04-27-2007, 07:33 AM

i've never seen pink brake shoes before

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-27-2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i've never seen pink brake shoes before

theyre red its just the camera doing that, i know cause its done it to me

besides whats wrong with pink?

FLEET72 · 04-27-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i've never seen pink brake shoes before

Me either, but then I don't live in Guerneville. And they aren't even red in the picture from the place I got them from: Kragen Auto Parts

67ChevyRedneck · 04-27-2007, 09:44 AM

My truck needs them to, but I can't get the rear drums off. I've always given them a couple clicks once a year or so and I think they've worn a groove into the drum, because they will NOT come off!!!

68caliRat · 04-27-2007, 11:47 AM

The brakes haven't been done on the truck since about 1990. Not sure how many miles exactly, but it's been my DD for most of that time so alot I'm sure..I've had to replace the MC twice in that time but never the shoes front or rear...

Ocourse, now that I've said that they's need to be done...

mrein3 · 04-27-2007, 01:19 PM

When I worked at a shop this is what I observed:
Fronts (disk) at 60k for a normal driver. Some folks who go full speed right up to the stop sign wear them out a bit quicker.
Rears (drums) twice that. 100k - 120k.
The OEM brakes last twice as long as the replacements. So if you got 120k on the first set, that set from Kragen's will go about 60k.

FLEET72 · 04-27-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

When I worked at a shop this is what I observed:
Fronts (disk) at 60k for a normal driver. Some folks who go full speed right up to the stop sign wear them out a bit quicker.
Rears (drums) twice that. 100k - 120k.
The OEM brakes last twice as long as the replacements. So if you got 120k on the first set, that set from Kragen's will go about 60k.

The truck has 452,328 miles...so no, they weren't the original brakes. I put them on in '03 but this time I had to change the drums as well.

Spanky_Pete · 04-27-2007, 01:51 PM

The entire braking system was redone in my '72 C-20 in 1999. Since then it has had maybe 10k put on it. Should be good for another 30+ years.

My '67 has 89k on it and has never had the brakes touched.

Longhorn Man · 04-27-2007, 04:59 PM

My observations on full size vahicles, vans and pick ups (again, mostly unloaded) puts the front pads more at 30 - 40K most of the time.
And you are WAYright on replacement parts...esp at discount parts stores.... they wear down in no time.

FLEET72 · 04-27-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

My observations on full size vahicles, vans and pick ups (again, mostly unloaded) puts the front pads more at 30 - 40K most of the time.
And you are WAYright on replacement parts...esp at discount parts stores.... they wear down in no time.

I guess as they say, you get what you pay for.

GMCBubba · 04-27-2007, 06:30 PM

just be glad this was on a 1/2 ton. when i pulled the drums on my 3/4 ton, they were worn that low with huge ridges. drums were shot ($120 each). at least i could find replacement drums, unlike some

*rage'nrat638* · 04-27-2007, 07:31 PM

raybestos makes those shoes they power coat theres

great idea no rust

04-26-2007, 11:40 PM	#1
FLEET72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 521	How many miles on your brakes? I usually drive with the stereo playing pretty loud so I don't always hear the messages that my truck is sending to me. I heard it yesterday so I investigated the sound and low and behold; $120 later, 2 new drums, 2 new wheel cylinders, 1 set new shoes and 1 hardware kit. After some calculations I realized that those brakes have been on there for about 120,000+ miles! Attached Images __________________ Oscar '72 Shortbed Fleetside '95 Jimmy 4X4 '69 GMC Custom Camper

04-26-2007, 11:43 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How many miles on your brakes? Sounds about right for rear drums. Honestly, at work when servicing a car, or a light truck that goes empty most of the time, we don't even pull the drums tiull 100,000 miles, justa quick peak in the backing plates and that's it.

04-26-2007, 11:48 PM	#4
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Re: How many miles on your brakes? I'm not real sure how many miles my trucks have on them, or the brakes for that matter, the spedo hasn't worked on the 67 for as long as i can remember, and neither have the brakes for that matter....Dad bought new shoes for it sometime in the early 80's, but never got around to putting them on. I need to go poke around in his shop and find them shoes. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-27-2007, 07:27 AM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: How many miles on your brakes? my shoes have alot more pad then that , i didnt know you get over 100,000 miles out of the rear brakes, so about how many can you get out of the front brakes? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

04-27-2007, 07:33 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How many miles on your brakes? i've never seen pink brake shoes before __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-27-2007, 09:44 AM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How many miles on your brakes? My truck needs them to, but I can't get the rear drums off. I've always given them a couple clicks once a year or so and I think they've worn a groove into the drum, because they will NOT come off!!! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-27-2007, 11:47 AM	#11
68caliRat Need a bigger hammer.. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Escondido,CA. Posts: 280	Re: How many miles on your brakes? The brakes haven't been done on the truck since about 1990. Not sure how many miles exactly, but it's been my DD for most of that time so alot I'm sure..I've had to replace the MC twice in that time but never the shoes front or rear... Ocourse, now that I've said that they's need to be done... __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4 LWB fleetside Custom Camper 2018 Silverado High Country 2500HD Duramax 4X4

04-27-2007, 01:19 PM	#12
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: How many miles on your brakes? When I worked at a shop this is what I observed: Fronts (disk) at 60k for a normal driver. Some folks who go full speed right up to the stop sign wear them out a bit quicker. Rears (drums) twice that. 100k - 120k. The OEM brakes last twice as long as the replacements. So if you got 120k on the first set, that set from Kragen's will go about 60k. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

04-27-2007, 01:51 PM	#14
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Re: How many miles on your brakes? The entire braking system was redone in my '72 C-20 in 1999. Since then it has had maybe 10k put on it. Should be good for another 30+ years. My '67 has 89k on it and has never had the brakes touched.

04-27-2007, 04:59 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How many miles on your brakes? My observations on full size vahicles, vans and pick ups (again, mostly unloaded) puts the front pads more at 30 - 40K most of the time. And you are WAYright on replacement parts...esp at discount parts stores.... they wear down in no time.

04-27-2007, 06:30 PM	#17
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	Re: How many miles on your brakes? just be glad this was on a 1/2 ton. when i pulled the drums on my 3/4 ton, they were worn that low with huge ridges. drums were shot ($120 each). at least i could find replacement drums, unlike some __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.

04-27-2007, 07:31 PM	#18
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: How many miles on your brakes? raybestos makes those shoes they power coat theres great idea no rust

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