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Originally Posted by Camstyn
My 2002 GMC Savana van (full size 1ton cargo van) has 285,000 miles on it and the only brake parts I have replaced are the rear brake shoes.. And I only replaced them because I blew an axle seal and they got oil saturated on one side. They had about 40% left.
My front pads feel like they've got lots of material left, in my uneducated opinion 50+ %.
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I can believe that. 1ton brake components are hardy. If it's used at all casually the things just go and go. The unloaded ride might be a little rough but they're definitely worth the difference in price from a 3/4ton for durability of drivetrain, suspension and brakes.
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