That's a great question, I have 36,000 on mine and am curious too. Usually 4 wheel discs will mean front brakes wear faster. I also wonder if the brakes are beefed up on the trail rated version? They don;t appear any different than the others I've seen.

I usually get longer brake life than others with the same vehicles. I like to look ahead and use gears or just slow sooner. I don;t like to use brakes too much. In fact, I get unhappy when behind folks on 2 lane highways that go 60-65 up hill (where the passing lanes are) and then are on their brakes the whole time on the downhill stretch and only going 45-50. I always assume they are in the brake business, lol. Sort of a pet peeve of mine. The Patriot will just drift in gear at around 55 or so, no need for gas or brake IMHO.

 

It depends on the driver, and driving conditions.

If you drive all highway, you might make it to 80-100k miles before you need brakes.

If you drive all city, like I do, I'd imagine 30-50K and you'll need brakes.

I think the patriot will be harder on brakes than most vehicles because of the ESP. Since it is constantly using the brakes to prevent wheel spin, and body roll, they will probably wear a little faster than the average car without ESP.

 

agree.

although, i dont know about the ESP thing.

 

My Compass (4 disc/4WD) currently has about 60,000 miles on the original brakes.

 

60,000 miles on mine, and 50/50 highway/city. Had them checked about 2 months ago and was told they were only worn about 50%.

 

41,500ish miles right now, most of it city/suburban driving, and I'm not to replacement time yet. I'm not too hard on my brakes, but I don't often see front brakes going 50K miles, which these seem like they will do.

Front brake pads ALWAYS wear faster than rear, whether disc or drum brakes. That's just the way things are.

 

I'll hit 111,000 miles before the week is over. Rotors look smooth and pads are about 35%. 2008 4x4 4 wheel disk.

 

Originals???

 

I have 37,000 on a Pat '08 and it needs shoes for the drums. Front rotors and pads are still good for another 20,000. Two major parts outlets did not have shoes and did not have info on their computers about drums on a Pat! Strange?

 

I like down shifting with the auto stick. I saves brakes and if you're really good you don't even have to use them!

 

"Brake is the death of speed, don't use it"

 

at 60,000km i replaced my front brakes, the back ones still have 45% life in em

 

52,000 miles at my last inspection, and they must have been pretty good as they didn't mention it, and they always do if they think I'll need them replaced in the next 6 months or so.

I try to drive smooth, no real sudden stops or starts, I try to look way ahead to see what going to happen.

 

Just had my 18000 mile service and have been advised my front brakes are 50% worn. Back are still fine.

 

I'm right at 50,000 miles and still on the original brakes. I'm probably 60% highways or interstates so not a lot of city driving, and I use the tranny to control my speed on hills. Due for inspection in November and I'm expecting brakes to come up in our conversation--they're starting to squeak when braking at low speeds.

 

I am in sales, lots of stop and go driving, and my 2007 Caliber made it 92,000 miles and still did not need brakes. The transmission was shot, but no brakes.

 

a guy in my neighborhood runs the service dept at our local Chrysler/Jeep dealer - he said the brakes on the Patriots seem to last quite a long time - they've don very few brake jobs on Pats. I think the brakes are generously sized given the light weight of the vehicle.
He commented on the low cost of ownership in general.

 

I think 4x4's have 4 wheel discs...meanwhile my 2WD has drums in the rear...

 

I have just replaced the front pads on my 2007 CRD because I assumed i'd need 'em at 40K miles.

(A colleague wore his down to the metal at 30K)

On inspection, they weren't even half worn, which is why the brakes felt so 'wooden'

With new 'Blueprint' branded pads (£50 for a front set) it was not a cheap change but the brakes feel great, so I'll do the back end too.

I can keep the originals in case I need 'em for if I ever I sell the car, although I intend keeping it forever !

 

new pads discs



I have just replaced the pads and discs(rotars) on our Pat with blueprint parts £110.oo all in I did the work myself,the left hand side pads were almost completly worn the discs were unevenly worn with a lip formed on the inner and outer edge
we have 28000 miles on the clock

 

Just checked mine during my most recent tie rod replacement. The fronts looked to be about 50% worn. I'm at 33,000 miles. That is on 95% city driving.

 

My 08 had front disc/rear drum and at 42,000 miles I was starti.g to get a faint squel occasionally. Usually while backing up. I was thinking it was time to replace them, but then other circumstances changed that of course. Remember though, I ran a set of very heavy 20" chrome wheels for over a year which I'm sure added to the wear of the pads significantly.

 

Just did mine this past weekend. Had 125,000kms on my 07. I just did the fronts. They had about 10% left. Rears look good for now.

 

I think most mechanics would recommend having it checked out around 48k for normal driving. They might not need to be replaced but i think you should have it cleaned. That's what my mechanic told me.

 

My Patriot had between 32K miles when the front pads and brake rotors failed. All conservative country miles. No stop and go city streets, or hard stops. No warning squeals from pad wear indicators. The rotors could not be turned. The ouboard pads had 1/4" of material left, but the inboard pads were down to the metal. Strange considering the caliper supposedly floats on the rotors.

Tonight, at 33K miles, I got a squeal from a rear pad wear indicator. Same scenario. Plenty of outboard pad, no inboard pad. I suspect the rotors are scored on the inside. Haven't had a chance to get the wheel off to check. Too cold, and too much snow.

I believe the Patriot traction control has a problem with cold temperatures, and or salt, and causes the rapid deterioration of the bakes. I just got two new control arms, tie rod ends brake pads and rotors on the front, and anticipate buying new rear pads and rotors this week. On a car that only has 33K miles on it, and has never gone offroad. This is not what I expected from Jeep!

 

I changed my Rotors and Pads around 6,000 miles. I put Drilled and Slotted Rotors on. Why you ask, because I did and why not ?

 

I used to down shift a lot to slow down. But I have tried to 'break' myself of that habit. Braking instead of downshifting wears the brakes faster, but downshifting increases wear on your clutch, transmission and engine.
I say use your brakes more, replace them more often and have less wear on your drivetrain (the expensive stuff!).

 

I'm now up to around 75,000 miles on the original brakes.

 

had both front and rear changed out to ceramic pads on Monday. My front was at less than 10% left and I kept feeling rubbing/ grabbing on the passenger side. I was told this could have been my warning indicator. Since having them changed out, that "symptom" is gone.
I only made it to 44,5XX miles. This car is ridic.
I feel stupid for buying a Jeep at this point.