I tend to get about 30,000 miles out of front pads on my cars (Benz, the Volvo went 50,000), but I'm a fairly gentle driver as far a brakes go. I also drive mostly country roads at 40-50 mph.

11,000 miles is pretty soon, but not unheard of. I would recommend driving a bit more gently, you may be surprised at how much better gas milage you get and how long the brake pads last.... Tires, too (40,000 on a set of Michelin MVX-4s).

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!