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New Rear Discs and Pads after 7700 miles - is this right?

Just been told that my 2010 model Hyundai i30 requires to have new rear discs and pads after only 27800 miles and its third annual service.

Nothing untoward was picked up in Years 1 and 2 and I have only covered 7700 miles since last years service. My previous diesel Vauxhall did almost 59000 miles before the discs needed replaced. When I queried the service manager, I was told it was a build up of brake dust and the winter conditions. Surely this is a fault of the manufacturer?

I do not drive like a boy racer and my driving conditions have not altered since my last car.

Asked on 23 March 2013 by Trev012

Answered by Honest John
Normal. They don't self clean as well as fronts because only about 5% of a car's braking is from the back.
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