Technical Brake Pads

[Inside Lane]

During some warranty work on my father's 2009 Qubo, with 17k miles, the Service Manager phoned to say it needed new front brake pads.
I got them changed, but when I challenged him later, he said there were known issues with them wearing at low miles.
Anyone else had problems?

 

[T14086]

Nope...and I have worked on qubo's since there introduction.

Obviously brake pad wear depends on conditions and the driver.

 

[2668GRIFFIN]

Still on original ones at 49,000 miles.
LUIGI

 

[Qube O]

Mentioned front pads to my dealer a while ago, his reply was Qubo/Fiorino pads have a super long life, expect 40-50K +. Though I agree with 'it does depend on how you drive',
mine have done 22K+ and are only about 35% worn.

Cheers Qube O.

 

[Quboffin]

Likewise - mine have done 21000+ mainly around town/short journeys and I would say about 50% worn. Discs have a bit of a lip on them so we'll see what first MOT brings end Jan 14.
(I would add a smilie but still can't and no, they're not disabled in options!)

 

[2668GRIFFIN]

This ones for you
LUIGI

 

[Quboffin]

Well thanks for the smilie Luigi but I can now add my own :bang: :devil: because I had an :idea: and went to:

User CP, Settings & Options, Edit options, Miscellaneous, Message Editor Interface, which I changed from Enhanced to Standard and saved the change.

The only thing I did previously was to change my free security package from Virgin (as they're stopping it) to F-Secure which they recommend (and you pay for it after a year)

I've also had probs opening documents when not connected to 'tinternet but hopefully they'll sort it soon.

I love happy endings! :yum:

 

[stephenriley]

Microsoft offer free anti virus software; just search for "microsoft security essentials" I've just put it on a netbook that I got cheap! Seems okay so far.

 

[2668GRIFFIN]

Windows 8 has it built in
And i'm happy we can all

 

[Mad one]

And iPads seem to not require it at all......

Appropriate avatar as well as I am currently wearing an eye patch, post retinal repair!

 

[Quboffin]

How have we gone from Brake Pads to iPads?

Oh sorry, my fault!

 

[2668GRIFFIN]

Yes:stupid:
LUIGI

 

[Qube O]

Simples...............too much Christmas cheer.......lol