battery change and brakes

[whozyer]

may be a silly question BUT is there anything that has to be reset after battery change? How many miles can be expected before brake pads need changed?

 

[fishycomics]

Plug-n-play. brake pads for front 60K backs double that but we all drive differently, keep an eye, inspect the fronts as they wear you know when to change.

 

[CarInOrder]

There is nothing that needs to be manually reset after a battery change, but the on-board sensors (also called "readiness monitors") will need time to gather data. All this means is that you need to go through a drive cycle to make sure the readiness monitors are complete.

So don't go for an inspection right after a battery change (or disconnect) or else they will tell you your sensors are incomplete and you need to come back after driving for 30-50 miles, which will put you through a drive cycle.

 

[whozyer]

ok...thanks

 

[stvotw]

Radio needs to be re=set after battery disconnection. Brake pad life varies, mine lasted to 120K.

 

[fishycomics]

Yes if the radio has a code then best have it before disconnection, if aftermarket alarms are on it just be careful when reinstalling I may keep a lead of extra power to not lose the power called a back up bat for the alarm hidden.

 

[stvotw]

Years ago if an aftermarket alarm was installed, putting the ignition in the run position before reconnecting the battery would keep it from sounding.

 

[fishycomics]

A simple rechargeable 12vdc does the trick. Do Agree with you/

 

[fishycomics]

Well my luck got in the car today hmm warp warp vroom new battery 620 cranking amps 100 reserve minutes. well it is bigger higher then the older one and sucks when you ask for the right stuff and get the wrong thing and charged more, I should have gone to the store I went to last time for 80.00 vs 109. but I will be prepared for the harsh winter that to me is what matters the most

right battery better cranking power. heck I will swap to the old Toyota if I have to it all fits in there tightly now

 

[Muhammad Ali Khan]

Just look for your brake pads every month. If you are driving style is hard braking then they dont last longer. Otherwise it can go 100k miles if you drive with less braking.

 

[Corolatepe]

My brakes didn't last 100k miles only 30k miles ,and I don't hard brake. I am ok with it but wish it lasted longer.

 

[fishycomics]

60K is average and that is fine 80K is really pushing it.

 

[Muhammad Ali Khan]

My last car, It was actually BMW, I replaced the brake pads with after market when I purchased. After driving 25k The brake pads were still new.

 

[fishycomics]

I had a 1997 hond CRV I agree you can get 100K on them. and there after 60K. I had a Cgevy Beretta and I got like said a few k 20 plus.

 

[Muhammad Ali Khan]

It totally depend on the driving style, Road traffic, Automatic or manual car, Highway or city driving.

 

[fishycomics]

My car just runs quieter with a new battery almost like its's not on at times Lol

 

[Muhammad Ali Khan]

How come your car runs quieter with a new battery? whats the relation?

 

[fishycomics]

proper voltage no more charging that dead bat I guess. just seems to be quieter, can be just paranoia Lol

 

[Muhammad Ali Khan]

I also changed the battery recently but nothing happened. Just now the cranking speed is a bit faster