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Old 29th December 2006, 16:00   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Kpow99 View Post
Had Service done on Wednesday, pointed out that front pads worn 70%!!!!! I think this is a bit excessive for 12,500 miles (2/3 of which is motorway driving)

Anybody else had similar? what was you pad wear at first service?
try to brake early, smoother and use engine brake!
at a diesel you have a lot of that...
when you want to slow down simply switch back to lower gears..
(but be careful with the rpm, do not overrev the engine..)

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