Broads Reform Action Group Forum

My Infiniti Q50 is two years old, and at the last service the advisor said the front pads are “getting low” and I should plan to change them soon. He did not say how soon, and I forgot to ask. The car has about forty thousand kilometres, which feels too early to me. I work near ICAD, so I am in stop and go traffic almost every day, and I think that is the reason. I looked online and found a page about Genuine brake pad replacement for Infiniti in ICAD, but it did not tell me how long pads normally last, so I am still guessing. My friend says his pads lasted nearly seventy thousand kilometres on his Camry, so now I wonder if the advisor is just trying to sell me a job. How many kilometres did your pads last on a similar car? Does the heat here make them wear faster? Is there a way to see the thickness myself through the wheel, or do I need the shop to measure it? Also, if the pads are only a little low, can I wait a few more months, or is it risky? What are the warning signs I should not ignore, like noise, a soft pedal or a shaking steering wheel? And how much should a front pad job cost on an Infiniti, so I know if the quote is fair? If you changed yours lately, please tell me what you paid and how long they lasted.