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I put Detroit Axle pads and rotors on the '17 Denali XL, was surprised and somewhat disappointed that the pads only lasted a little over a year. Is this normal for stopping this Land Yacht or is my Wife's driving it like a Mini Cooper to blame or was it a cheap pad?
I changed the pads out yesterday with O'Reilly brand Brake Best Select Ceramic pads, I wrote down the time and date of the pad install to see how long they last before I have to change those out.

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I put Detroit Axle pads and rotors on the '17 Denali XL, was surprised and somewhat disappointed that the pads only lasted a little over a year. Is this normal for stopping this Land Yacht or is my Wife's driving it like a Mini Cooper to blame or was it a cheap pad?
I changed the pads out yesterday with O'Reilly brand Brake Best Select Ceramic pads, I wrote down the time and date of the pad install to see how long they last before I have to change those out.

Chad
Detroit pads suck I swapped to power stop and advance auto pads
 

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I can't tell you from personal experience, but I've 'heard' from folks that Detroit Axle's reputation for quality products has taken a hit in recent years.

I got 3+ years out of a set of pads (installed by the previous owner), and I drive my truck pretty hard.
 
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Looks like I might owe my Wife an apology, hopefully she never finds out!
I say we call it even since she gripes at me for leaving the toilet seat up!

Chad
 

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I put Detroit Axle pads and rotors on the '17 Denali XL, was surprised and somewhat disappointed that the pads only lasted a little over a year. Is this normal for stopping this Land Yacht or is my Wife's driving it like a Mini Cooper to blame or was it a cheap pad?
I changed the pads out yesterday with O'Reilly brand Brake Best Select Ceramic pads, I wrote down the time and date of the pad install to see how long they last before I have to change those out.

Chad
The OEM pads were made by Akebono and I'm still running the originals on my 2012 at 145K miles.
 

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The OEM pads were made by Akebono and I'm still running the originals on my 2012 at 145K miles.
You must get 28 mpg driving like Miss Daisy.
 

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