[DJDools]

Hi there

I'm hoping someone might be able to help...

My 2009 5-door Hyundai i20 had its annual MOT and service. The MOT came back with an advisory note:

"001 Brake pad(s) wearing thin, front [3.5.1g]"

The garage did phone and notify me (saying the pads were "at 90%" -- whatever that means) and was going to charge £108 to replace the front pads, but I declined at the time.

My car only has 24,000 miles on it (mostly urban driving) -- and I *think* I'm a fairly easy driver. Not heavy.

Before the service there was some occasional squeaking (seeming to come from the rear, mostly after a 3-point turn or after starting from cold), but that seems to have gone now.

Just wondering...

Am I dicing with death by ignoring the advisory note. Would YOU get the 2 front pads replace? If so, what would you expect to pay, roughly?

Would be grateful for any help. Thanks so much.

[Ruperts Trooper]

Urban driving is much the hardest on brakes

[Shambles]

Would YOU get the 2 front pads replace? If so, what would you expect to pay, roughly?

It's your life - take care of it and get them replaced.

£25 (or less) from ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_nkw=hyundai+i20+brake+pads&_sop=12

[Paul]

Brakes and tyres should be one of your main safety concerns, as the tyres keep you on the road and the brakes stop you.
When our pads get down to ¼ left on the pad I change them, why the less friction material you have on them the quicker the pads heat the callipers leading to brake fade.
Tyres I do a visual inspection and if I do not like what I see the I change the tyres, as this is the only point of contact with the road and your brakes are only as good as your tyres!

[watto]

hi,
although a simple (but dirty) job to do DIY, at £108 to supply and fit it is not worth getting your hands dirty, i would get them changed matey.

Watto