Originally Posted by jeff-o
How long to disc brake pads last in stop-and-go all-weather commuting? In the past few months my brake pads have become less reliable, and one even squeals a little.
I had a Giant Sedona with discs for a little over a year and a half. My commute is all hills,I rode it through the rain/snow/sand/salt last winter,and used the front brake hard playing polo once a week. I changed the front pads once,and still had the stock rears when I sold it.
What brakes do you have? Discs require occasional pad adjustment. Squealing can usually be cured by cleaning the rotor.