Was poking through the garage and found a set of brake pads that I had bought for my girlfriend's car but never got around to putting them on (Akebono ProACT front pads). Still in the box, never opened them up. Looked through my order history and they were bought almost 3 years ago. Have some time this weekend and thinking about doing her brakes. Any concern with them sitting on the shelf for three years?
Brake pad shelf life?
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Originally Posted By: Gasbuggy
If it is, Rock Auto has a big problem.
That made me laugh.
If it is, Rock Auto has a big problem.
That made me laugh.
I bought brake shoes for my van on a closeout to have when I needed rear brakes. 15 years later it needed them, that was over 5 years ago. LOL The brakes were fine and still are. Three year old brakes sitting in a box never used, they're brand new!
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I have a classic car with pads and shoes that are over 20 years old.
Originally Posted By: Gasbuggy
If it is, Rock Auto has a big problem.
Some of the stuff they ship almost qualifies as antique. I bought a bunch of parts and equipment from an old garage that the owner died, in there were new riveted brake shoes from the 30's-70's all were still perfectly serviceable (lots of asbestos in these old timers).
If it is, Rock Auto has a big problem.
Originally Posted By: Trav
Some of the stuff they ship almost qualifies as antique. I bought a bunch of parts and equipment from an old garage that the owner died, in there were new riveted brake shoes from the 30's-70's all were still perfectly serviceable (lots of asbestos in these old timers).
I thought a lot of brake material still had asbestos?
I thought a lot of brake material still had asbestos?
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I think the real problem is how come you waited three years to change her brakes? If they can withstand the heat of being on the vehicle, sitting on the shelf is ok.
Originally Posted By: Miller88
I thought a lot of brake material still had asbestos?
I heard there are companies still using it, it would be nice to know for sure.
I thought a lot of brake material still had asbestos?
I heard there are companies still using it, it would be nice to know for sure.
Under federal law, asbestos brake production is supposed to stop in 1993 and auto manufacturers are supposed to stop using it in new cars by 1995. By 1997, all asbestos brake linings are supposed to be off store shelves and out of new cars.
Putting the Brakes on Those Asbestos Linings February 14, 1991
Putting the Brakes on Those Asbestos Linings February 14, 1991
I wouldn't think twice about using them, 3 years isn't very long. If it was 20 maybe.
Originally Posted By: motor_oil_madman
I think the real problem is how come you waited three years to change her brakes?
She's been using my Civic almost exclusively so her car has seen maybe 10k over the past three years.
I think the real problem is how come you waited three years to change her brakes?
She's been using my Civic almost exclusively so her car has seen maybe 10k over the past three years.
You guys are all wrong, these brake pads are as good as done! OP, please send them to me for proper disposal.
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