How long should the rear brake pads last. My car has 28,000 mile and the rear brake pad warning light cam on. I know the rear pad wear out quicker because of the traction control works on the rear brakes so they would wear faster.

 

It can vary from 10k-15k depending on how one drives and what brand of brake pads is used. OEM starts out around 7mm and others are 9mm or above. Depending on brake rotor wear to could see a warning message at around 2mm remaining. For the average basic driver get Porterfields they are above the thickness of OEM new and will last longer at well below OEM cost. Definitely not an exact replacement they work well for the cost. Depending on your mileage you need to make sure the rotors are within spec. thickness and check the wear of the handbrake pads.