front brakes replaced three times as often as rear brakes, why?
What is your question?
My '05 dodge caravan had 18,000 mi when I bought it in 2014. Now it has 80,000. I have replaced front brakes approx every 12,000 mi. and rear brakes once.
My mechanic believes there is an ABS issue, recommends replacing ABS system, even though there is no code indicating an ABS problem.
Another mechanic says don't replace the ABS, the issue is in the rear brakes. Says rear brakes don't get a signal to brake properly, thus the lack of wear.
I don't know who or what to believe. Can you advise me?
What makes this problem better or worse?
not sure
How long has your 2005 Dodge Caravan had this problem?
its a recurring problem, every 12,000 mi van needs front brakes
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Front Brake Design:
Back to physics for a moment, to further understand why the front brakes need to handle so much more heat. When you’re moving forward and you hit the brakes, the center of gravity of the vehicle effectively shifts forward, putting more weight and more momentum on the front tires. The front tires therefore gain more traction, and they can take more braking force to stop the car. Because the front brakes generate up to 75 percent of the vehicle’s stopping force, they generate much more heat, over 500°F in heavy braking.
75% of the vehicles braking efficiency comes from the FRONT brakes. I’ll just leave it at that.