Hello, Mr. Kilmer This is an observation in the form of a question. If the oil change place adds brake fluid when they "check all of the levels", they set you up for rotor replacement. The volume of the brake fluid reservoir from low to high is the volume of the brake pads. When the brake fluid gets low, a light goes on (in my cars), and it is time to install new brake pads. If brake fluid is added in between, the rotors get scored before the brake light is actuated.
I am surprised that I have never read this anywhere.
Gee, never thought of this, did anyone?
Personally, I replace my pads based on periodic visual inspection or squealing from the wear indicators on the pads.
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Be very careful of that "oil change place." I would not trust them with any of my vehicles.
I second that
Interesting observation, however I like old school methods better. Inspect the pads and change them if necessary.
I visually check them when rotating our tires, works every time.
