I went in for my 15k Toyota service and my rear brakes are already at 6mm. I just want to ask if this is normal for a 2024 Limited.
I can’t speak for the latest models, but my first set of pads on my 2016 lasted about 75k miles.
YukiJane said:
I can’t speak for the latest models, but my first set of pads on my 2016 lasted about 75k miles.
Last set of pads on my '00 was changed at 164k and I still had some meat left on them. They were taken off at 228k after being in there for about 5 years. Rear drums lasted 55k before I changed them out, but I adjusted them tightly.
It’s becoming very normal with auto cruise use. The system regularly slams the brakes.
Nev said:
It’s becoming very normal with auto cruise use. The system regularly slams the brakes.
That must be the reason my pads are already at 6mm. If I didn’t use the auto adjusting cruise so much, they’d probably be fine.
They flagged brake pads at 6mm?? You should stop going there. Your pads are fine as they are.
Asher said:
They flagged brake pads at 6mm?? You should stop going there. Your pads are fine as they are.
Well, I have Toyota Care, so I can’t stop going to the dealership. 
I have a '24 SR5 and had a state inspection just over 10,000 miles; mine were barely worn. I think they were around 15/16 mm, but don’t quote me. They said I’d definitely replace the tires before the brakes.
@Jet
The pads aren’t an inch thick when new; more like half an inch or around 13 mm.
@Jet
Do you have the package with auto adjusting cruise control?
For cheap brake pads and/or drivers who don’t know how to drive, sure.
Tai said:
For cheap brake pads and/or drivers who don’t know how to drive, sure.
I use the auto cruise heavily, so I’m guessing that’s the issue.
I don’t know why, but at work, I often see Tundras with significantly lower rear pads than fronts. Yes, even as early as 15k miles.
No, but 6 mm is nearly half remaining. Normal driving could yield another 40k miles. My guess is that the tech doesn’t recognize 6 mm compared to 10 or 11 mm.