Thread: Rover Mechanic installs brake pad backwards

Originally Posted by AlecW

Yes the braking coefficient would be different as the rotors would be of differing thicknesses.

I'm not convinced that is true.

Originally Posted by p38arover

I'm not convinced that is true.

yes I should have mentioned the condition of the rotors to begin with. They are half worn needing replacement in the next 2 yrs or so.

Having 1 rotor that is brand new and of potentially differing grade metal and thickness will make braking uneven and make the vehicle pull to one side in heavy braking situation.

BEFORE & DURING DISASSEMBLY

2. Establish the reason for replacing rotors. If it's not due to normal wear and tear find the cause and correct it so it
will not re occur
3. Check all mating & wearing parts for evidence of abnormal wear, the friction area, caliper slides rotor and pads.
4. Uneven pad wear can indicate, a seized caliper or slide, or constant line pressure when brakes are not in use
5. Replacement should be in axle sets. Do not replace one side only as this can cause unbalanced braking.
6. If abnormal wear is suspected we recommend you contact your qualified mechanic.

If I had done that (never have yet, hopefully never will!) I would be fitting new pads and discs at my cost. I would also be recommending a wheel bearing service at the customer's cost, because it would ultimately save them money (given that the hubs have to come off to change the discs) and also soften the financial blow to me.

Originally Posted by BigJon

If I had done that (never have yet, hopefully never will!) I would be fitting new pads and discs at my cost. I would also be recommending a wheel bearing service at the customer's cost, because it would ultimately save them money (given that the hubs have to come off to change the discs) and also soften the financial blow to me.

Yeah hopefully they sort it out with little fuss. Monday morning should be interesting when I roll in there

They are replacing the front rotors at no cost to me now. Was a little bit of negotiation but doing the right thing

Originally Posted by AlecW

They are replacing the front rotors at no cost to me now. Was a little bit of negotiation but doing the right thing

That's a good outcome.....apart from the hassle of dropping back in.

Good stuff. I'm glad it turned out well.

Well done to the workshop for making things right.

Pete

Originally Posted by mudder110

maybe he is a cairns landrover mechanic on holidays

I haven't had any bad experiences in 12 years of using LandRover mechanic's in Cairns .both Hypertune and Cairns landy centre offer a reputable service and both never mind offering knowledge to me as I do most work myself .