In just under 100,000km, usually well freighted and on mainly very hilly terrain and a lot of single track roads, my brake pads, according to the dash display, have worn on average by around 35%.
However, the one good thing this ■■■■■■■ Scania has is a retarder. I don’t really think it’s any better in operation than the VEB, but by the left, it fairly saves on brakes and undercrackers , to the extent that my sphinter is getting quite out of condition! 
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