Well, mine are original with 56k on them. Changed the rears, so far, and no problems. Were the fronts worse?

Also, mine has been garaged most of the time, and Kansas is fairly dry compared to some places. Maybe I'll be OK.

Function before fashion. '96 Contour SE "Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998