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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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When I sold my 2005 Prius at 12 years / 145K miles it still had 75% of the friction material on the pads / shoes. My parents' 2010 Prius still has original pads all around at 185K miles
Hybrids / EVs should never need any brake repairs. Just keep the caliper pins lubricated and change the brake fluid on schedule and they should last the life of the vehicle.