Brakes

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So I have a 2005 corolla with over 53K miles on it.  I haven't had to replace the brakes yet - does this seem normal?  When I had the car in to the shop in Nov. they told me I still have lots of wear left on them & I would be good for awhile, but I'm getting nervous.  Just for my own piece of mind I'm taking it in tomorrow to have the brakes looked at  (they were a little funny after all that rain in the beginning of April)- if they need replaced any goood guesstimates as to a range it may cost?  My mom was saying she usually pays $100 per wheel.  Thanks for any feedback!