"2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: How Often To Change The Brake Pads"

2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Front View

I am thinking about purchasing the 2008 Toyota Highlander 2WD with 30500 miles on it. I am wondering how soon I should expect to change the brake pads. Also tires etc. It is the private party purchase with 60000 miles factory warranty.

Answer: I believe this 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has similar brakes to the Tacomma 4 runner and they were a bit fast on wear 30,000 miles would be good. Alignment and balance are critical to long tire wear as is correct tire pressure. The car may have a different air pressure recommendation in the manual than does the tire as different manufacturers set different recommendations. Go by the tire! if it says 40 max cold this means in the morning before driving this tire should be no higher than 40 lbs pressure. This is a max number expecting as heavy a load to be on the tires as they are designed to hold up. Most cars and trucks are fine with 3 to 5 lbs less under normal conditions.