Brakes last longer if used more?

[kurtwm1]

@kkdvermont_170329

I’ve had to have work done on my brakes about once a year

what kind of work, pads, rotor, calipers… ? What were the conditions of the part(s) replaced?

[pyrolord314]

@kurtwm1

what kind of work, pads, rotor, calipers… ? What were the conditions of the part(s) replaced?

OP said:

@kkdvermont_170329

I’ve had to have work done on my brakes about once a year (sometimes pads, sometimes rotors)

I wonder if these frequent replacements are from appointments during a yearly inspection or if the OP is taking the Outback in because something is wrong…

[B.L.E]

If not using the brakes enough makes them wear out faster, then mine should have been worn out 175,000 miles ago.

[lion9car]

@kkdvermont_170329

I have paddles and use them in the winter for snow and slippery conditions.

Be careful with this. Your brakes have ABS. Your engine braking does not.

[texases]

Also the paddles don’t shift gears, they manipulate the CVT (if you have the 2.5 L 4 cylinder) to make it seem like it’s shifting gears. With the problems associated the CVTs I’d rather not stress it out any more than needed.

[RandomTroll]

If you don’t use your brakes they’ll last a lifetime.

[B.L.E]

@RandomTroll

If you don’t use your brakes they’ll last a lifetime.

Plus, you’ll get unbelievable gas mileage.