Spy Shots: Mercedes Viano goes through another round of testing. The upcoming Mercedes Viano has been caught testing again in the snowy condition of North Sweden, but this time the prototype has switched from a white exterior paint finish to a black one.he first generation Viano has been on the market since 2004 and was due for a new look. At first glance, these first spy images of the Viano look to be a hot AMG version with a raised hood and a bigger grille marking the most grandiose of changes.
Why Do Toyota Tacoma Drum Brakes Last So Long? The Toyota Tacomaâs rear brake drums are incredibly durable. How long do the shoes inside these drums last? One of our readers recently reported putting an astonishing 175,000 miles on his set of brake shoes before needing to replace them.
I've seen gm brakes completely gone on cars with 12,000 mi. I usually replace front pads @ 80,000, and rear shoes - 120,000 mi. But it's a Honda, and it's a stick shift. On my work truck, I have 40,000, and no signs of wear to pads.But it's a Toyota 4Runner, unfortunately they don't make them with stick, and I had no choice other than get it automatic. In other words, considering all the variables, your front brakes should last 30,000-40,000 miles, rear-about 20% longer.'ve seen gm brakes completely gone on cars with 12,000 mi. I usually replace front pads @ 80,000, and rear shoes - 120,000 mi. But it's a Honda, and it's a stick shift. On my work truck, I have 40,000, and no signs of wear to pads.