EVDRIVER said:
I can't believe people are needing pads on an EV, the brake contact on he LEAF must be more extreme than I thought, an EV of this weight should go to about 175-250K miles before needing pads. Certainly at least 100K. Even with the lower regen on a LEAF I find it surprising for lower milage replacements, certainly no one should need rotors, that should be a lifetime part on a LEAF.
My 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid did not need new Pads at 100k .. The Regen Does indeed help your Pads last a very long time.
I am doing my Fronts on my 2011 LEAF this week, the pads are fine and would likely go another 30K but my Front Right Rotor seems to be warped. So for about 150 bucks ill just replace the Front Rotors and Pads.
130 bucks for Coated Rotors to help with the Rust and Pads are included. At RockAuto
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POWER STOP CRK6492 Nissan LEAF
"Z17 Evolution Geomet® Coated Kit
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Hardware included with pads
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