Member Since: 07 Jul 2007
Location: Derby
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Rear Brakes and Disc replacement
Hi all,
Anyone able to give words of wisdom around replacement brakes and discs?
Being a bit of a muppett, (and suffering from the credit crunch ) the replacement light came on a couple of weeks ago to tell me the rear pads had worn to the sensor.
Tonight while coming home I heared the familiar grinding of metal on metal (pad down to the metal )
So the question is, now I've got to replace the pads as soon as possible, but got to shell out for a new disc as well.
Can I replace just one or do they have to be an axle pair? (Lucky so far that it the nearside one thats gone so dont have to reset the hand brake, at least thats in my favour)
Help please
21st Apr 2009 8:38 pm
SJR
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Location: East Manchester
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Re: Rear Brakes and Disc replacement
Womble wrote:
Can I replace just one or do they have to be an axle pair?
It is a safety thing, the other one will not be very much different, so do them both or regret it later I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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21st Apr 2009 8:43 pm
Womble
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Location: Derby
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Thanks SJR
Just that I'm trying to keep a lid on finance and avoid the dreaded EPB
Dont want to move that if at all poss, and dealer wants mega bucks in labour
21st Apr 2009 8:53 pm
SJR
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He is local to you and will be cheaper than a dealer, and is one of the most knowledgable chaps on the Disco3 that there is I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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21st Apr 2009 8:56 pm
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21st Apr 2009 9:25 pm
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womble, LR only sell them has pairs anyway, pads that is,
21st Apr 2009 9:36 pm
SJR
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The discs are sold as pairs as well I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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21st Apr 2009 9:44 pm
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Even if you stupidly (IMHO) change only one disk, you will still have to adjust the epb. Is only the sensor that won't always need changing.
2.7 tonnes is a hell of a weight to mess about not keeping brakes in top condition.
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21st Apr 2009 9:44 pm
Womble
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Location: Derby
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Thanks for all your help guys
and apologies if I've given the impression I'm after a quick bodge.
Bodsy, you're absolutely right, the most important thing I have in the car is at the weekend, and the cars usually at a wierd angle trying to defy gravity. Last thing I want is to find my actions are responsible for any accidents due to poor workmanship. Hence the question here, I want to be on the right side
Anyone know the weather forecast for the weekend? looks like I'll be doing the brakes (and both discs)
Thanks again for all the help and assistance
BTW What's a Punto !!!
21st Apr 2009 11:01 pm
Disco3newbie
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Forecast looks good......sunny and warm
21st Apr 2009 11:45 pm
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Womble wrote:
SNIP
BTW What's a Punto !!!
Who cares! It's not made by Land Rover. The Bearded Dragon
You will need to replace the sensor too. It's designed in such a way that it will be shagged by being crushed between the pad and disc.
You can get all the bits you need from TLO (The Large One) at Yeovil. He'll almost certainly have the parts in stock and you'll get the Disco3.uk discount too. Discs cost me £69.64 for a pair back in Feb when I did mine. Pads and sensor are around £40-£45 ISTR.
Have a search on the forum - there is plenty of information on changing the rear discs and pads and adjusting the EPB. Shame you don't live near Darlington - I could have given you a hand to do the job !Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
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