Front brake pads at 30,000 km

[J-R]

My Kodiaq is at the Skoda garage for its second oil change and check-up. The odometer reads 30,000 km (18,600 mi). They told me that the front brake pads need replacing already. I know it's a heavy car, but it's only 13 months old. Can anyone tell me if this is normal or if, perhaps, the garage is trying to make an extra buck off me?

Thanks,
JR

[Colin Lambert]

Sounds a bit excessive to me unless you're driving like a loony (which I am sure you aren't! )
I think the non asbestos pads don't last as long as the old types.
I would certainly take it up with the dealer.

[rsk289]

Depends on the type of driving done, I'd say. I don't think that's unreasonable, given the weight of the car and the fact that (presumably?) it's automatic. As Colin says, modern friction materials are not as long-lasting as older types. My classic Mustang gets through a pair of (modern) front pads at a similar interval.

[J-R]

Thank you for the responses!

[Asheboy]

Mine's done 46kilometres and front pads down to 10%.

[Old and Grumpy]

Mine's done 46kilometres and front pads down to 10%.

46???????

[scratch113]

Mine's done 46kilometres and front pads down to 10%.

46???????

Wow, are your brake pads made of chocolate????? Barely made it off the forecourt!!!!

[Asheboy]

Sorry! 46 *thousand* kilometres!