Timing belt replacement and much more
Your brakes are designed to wear as a part of their function. If your brakes were supposed to last as long as your car, they would lose their effectiveness before the rest of your car wears out. Brakes work by pressing against the wheel, creating the friction that actually stops your car. If your brake system was too tough, it could do damage to the wheel, which is not good for driving. So, brake repair is not the end of the world.