The pads are definitely gone. The pad on the passenger side has worn completely and cut into the rotor before so I know they are gone. All of my driving is city driving with frequent stop lights and when you redline 1st and 2nd in between every stoplight the brakes probably where out faster. However, I have had many other cars and my driving habits have not changed. I can't complain about the performance of the brakes or anything else about the car. I could drive it differently but changing my driving style is about impossible. This car is just too much fun.