96 Disco brake pad change

[BigMark]

Hi
Is there a way of changing the front disc pads without releasing the fluid pressure on the wheel cylinders or is this not a recommended practice.

While im at it, does the ECU automatically tune these vehicles. I want to do a full service on my own but am unfamiliar with computer controlled cars. If a landrover service centre does a full service do they actually re-tune it--i have been told it automatically does it all the time,any help appreciated!!!!

[blitz]

Mark
Yes you can, once you have taken the wheel off (jacked up of course) on top of the calipers is two pins through the the calipers and the brake pads, these are held in by circlips take these out use a screwdriver and gently push the pistons back so you can remove and replace the pads it is easy to do.

Cheers

Blitz

[BigMark]

Thanks for that info, i will get onto it straight away--as soon as i find some pads here in perth at a good price.

[KEV0044]

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[incisor]

Originally posted by KEV0044
Mark ,
Best pads I found and used for a '95 to '97 Disco - are Bendix " 4wd " Pads .
Little bit more expensive - but last twice as long - and don't heat up as bad as the original pads .
Kev .

have to back kev up on that one, the bendix 4wd pads are excellent!

[Rovernaut]

Yep use Bendix as well.
IF YOURS IS A NON WEAR INDICATOR PAD THEN THESE ARE THE NUMBERS>
<span style="color:darkred">Rear Brake Pads, Bendix DB843/4WD </span>
<span style="color:blue">Front Brake pads, Bendix DB1176/4WD</span>

I found that my caliper pistons pushed in by finger pressure. These are the easiest pads to change on all cars I've worked on.

[BMac]

I use Bendix 4wd on my Disco and they are great. I was given wear indicater pads and just cut of the wires ( they're only on one pad ).

Bruce.

[harry]

8)ok, i've got the aussie discs all round and the bendix 4wd pads, yep they stop my disco fine [who said disco's had bad brakes?]
but i have awful brake squeal,
i have put anti squeal stuff on several times, but it only lasts a short time
any ideas?
8) harry

[harry]

8) ok, for those of you that have brake squeal, i fixed mine yesty, seems the rears were the problem, pulled pads and applied ampol kopr-cote to the backs and ends of the pads, little drive no noise.
will advise how it goes
8) harry

[Moses]

The pad backs on my 2001 Disco are actually glued to the piston and the anvil. New Ferodo pads have this adhesive applied from manufacture and you simply peel off the backing plastic and fit them as usual. They then stick themselves into place preventing squeal. 8)

Moses

2001 TD5 Discovery

[harry]

8) yep, my pads had the same backing, but it chopped out very quickly, i applied the red silicone stuff anti sq pad thingy goo and got a few 100 k's relief, the weekend [last post] kopr-cote worked for the run around the block, but failed dismally about 20 k's later.
as you can guess i'm getting a bit ****ed with this, you cannot drive with the windows down, and the car can be heard for miles, no sneaking in late for me.
the guys on the spicers gap run can probably still hear my discs ringing in their ears.

[jf1056]

the sqealing you hear is the leading and trailing edge of the pads squared off against the rotor so that a vibration sets up on application and hence this vibration is heard as a squeal. By grinding the edges about 2 mil on an angle the vibration stops, no squeal. this also means you must repeat this as the pads wear (when squeal returns). A more permanent fix is an "Anti - squeal" shim between the pad and the piston. This needs four, one for each pad. Rover don't have them so I made mine from .040 thou stainless steel, cut to shape with tin snips and tabs that bend over the edge and hold them in place. Cost $20 for the sheet. You could modify a set from another make but I just preffered to make my own. By the way, the shims stop the vibration so no more squeal!!!

[Rosco]

Don't forget to loosen the cap on the master cylinder and also keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't overflow. May need a syringe or similar to lower the fluid level if it's full before you start.

[harry]

8) thanks for the tips, i think the pad movement must be a result of disc machining, anyway i will look in the metal rack this morning.
8) harry

[Shifter]

I have a 1997 disco (S), the rear discs appear to be badley worn whilst the front rotors are in good nick. I think the front pads must have been changed for none sintered pads, as the rear are sintered. Does anyone know if this will cause dramtic wear? Are the Bendix pads sintered??

****er - Tassie.

[igould]

jf1056 said: "By grinding the edges about 2 mil on an angle the vibration stops, no squeal."
"A more permanent fix is an "Anti - squeal" shim between the pad and the piston."

i have tried both of these with only short term success. i have the same problem with squealing back brakes.
any other suggestions?

incidentally, the (2nd-hand) landrover dealer i bought from put the anti-squeal shims on before i picked up the car (after the test drive drove me mad). they had put new disc rotors and pads on the back. i've gone back to them and they have no other solution.
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[harry]

8) g'day igould, i have same problem, i'm resigned to regular application of anti squeal stuff, any auto supplier shuold have it.
8) harry