> If you are getting lower MPG than the EPA rating, you are also burning up your brakes from heavy deceleration. Improve your MPG to 15% over EPA and your brakes will last a lot longer.

100%.

People need to understand that the brake pedal is an evil device that converts your cash into brake dust and heat, so use it as little as possible.

Stop accelerating so much in stop-and-go traffic. Drop the "You have to tailgate or else people get in front of you" nonsense attitude. Release the gas sooner when approaching a red light. And for fuck's sake, stop hitting the brakes when you're only trying to shave off a couple mph, especially when going up hill.

I've gotten better-than-EPA mileage on every car I've owned, and I don't even drive slow. Always at or slightly above the speed limit. Economy is all about speed management, not absolute speed, until you're going 75+ mph.

brake wear is also an indicator of overall abuse on the vehicle. If you drive chill, your car will last longer.

I broke an engine mount from heavy acceleration (and hitting a huge pothole) . A lot of strain is put on the chassis from gassing and braking.

well said