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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
It will also need new tires and a suspension job once in a while, but when it comes to brakes I wouldn't really hold my breath for any component of this system to last the lifetime of the vehicle. Just look at how some trucks rely a lot on Jake-Brakes and other auxiliary brake retarders, which do improve the lifespan of normal brakes but not make them last the lifetime of the vehicle.
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I've only ever had to replace a set of brakes once in my ownership of any vehicle. My estimate is based on that, and having owned the Prius 5 years. The pads are getting used to slow the last 5 MPH, or in an emergency when a deer runs out into the road.
Rust isn't an issue here, so it comes down to greasing the dry things. Brake fluid changes, too.