# 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan - Rear Brake Lifespan **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 9, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-brake-lifespan/146343 "2019-08-09T16:51:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jason00](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ed655f/32.png) [@Jason00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason00)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-brake-lifespan/146343/1 "2019-08-09T16:51:03Z")
I have a 2016 VW Tiguan. I took it in for the 45000 km check up. They told me it required rear brakes, that the brakes are only good for 35000. I questioned that, have you had any issues with the brakes wearing out so quickly? Car is driven to work and back by my wife. She drives it moderately, not a lot of traffic or stops on her route. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-brake-lifespan/146343/2 "2019-08-09T16:54:49Z")
> [@Jason00](#): > > They told me it required rear brakes, This is where the term ( second opinion comes into play ) and yes the brakes can be worn out at different mileage. Some people will need them sooner and some later. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-brake-lifespan/146343/3 "2019-08-09T18:17:47Z")
Normal brake wear, especially on modern vehicles. You got 10K more miles than the dealer says is normal. Be happy, replace the rears and drive on. 😀