Early S brake pads how long do they last

[pu911rsr]

I just bought a 69 S that appears to have the original brake pads on it. I am trying to figure out if it possible that the indicated mileage of 33,500 miles could be original. How long do these original pads last under oridinary driving conditions, could a set of factory pads go 130,000 miles.
Thanks,
Phil

[kenikh]

You can't say you bought a low mile '69S and not post pics. C'mon!

BTW, does it have an intact MFI? I need reference pics badly and would greatly appreciate any pics you could lend of the engine bay and MFI electrics.

For what it's worth I have had many cars pads last 130K miles.

[911pcars]

You'd probably get a better idea by looking at the wear on the pad on the brake pedal. At 33K, it should look like new.

How do you know the pads are original?

Sherwood

[gruen911]

You'd probably get a better idea by looking at the wear on the pad on the brake pedal.

Or better yet, look at the brake pedal bushings. A brake pedal pad is about the easiest thing that you can replace on an early 911 ( well maybe after the windshield wiper blades)!

[911pcars]

There are probably any number of indicators that could identify a 33K from a 133K mile car. If the brake pedal bushings were that easy to access, I'd agree with you. However, it's usually a pain in the arse to remove the roll pin. A quick look under the chassis should reveal a 100K mile difference.

Sherwood

[pu911rsr]

I think it is unlikely that the 33K is original, wishful thinking mostly, the car is very clean underneath but it has not been driven regularly since 1978. There is a date stamp on pads that is same as manufacture date of car. Keith I will be happy to post detailed pics of MFI and wiring.
Thanks,
Phil

[NeunElf]

Once upon a time, my dailydriver was a 1985 Mercedes 190E with a five speed. I got over 100,000 miles on the front brakes, so it's not impossible.

On the other hand, it's hard to believe a 911S spent its life coasting towards the apex instead of braking hard.