MY15 90 Brake pad and rotor replacement

[BlackD90]

Hi there All,

I was wondering what are the best brake pads to go with as a replacement.

ULR have quoted me $2235 to get them and the rotors done.

Any help and an cheaper option would a greatly appreciated.

cheers jared

[weeds]

Holly Smokes....

I have only ever fitted OEM pads, never had noisy brakes.

Rotors, not sure what brand they were.

I did all the labour......

If you’re doing yourself you might want to fit new hub seals, fresh grease for the Bearings, convert to lock nuts and lock washer and some Haley sealant for the drive flange.

[danny_]

I did mine about 4 months ago,
$580 for 2x front rotors, 2x rear and brake pads, hub seals and single use nuts all round. I also bought 2x HD drive flanges which is factored in that price.

Britpart or bearmach rotors and delphi pads

[BlackD90]

Thanks for the hot tip boys, I’m happy to for anyone else to do them, I juts haven’t got the time at the moment with work.

Car is based in Preston, Victoria but will drive it anywhere within reason.

Cheers

[danny_]

Give Brad at Ritter Land Rover a call, They are independent LR mechanics and should be cheaper.

[BlackD90]

Sweet, are they in mount Waverley?

[danny_]

116 Highbury Rd, Burwood VIC 3125
Not sure how far that is from my Waverley.
I have driven down from new and bought from Ritter in the past

[BlackD90]

116 Highbury Rd, Burwood VIC 3125
Not sure how far that is from my Waverley.
I have driven down from new and bought from Ritter in the past
Sweet thanks mate, I’ll call them tomorrow.

[RED]

Try LRA they are in Thomastown.

[BlackD90]

Try LRA they are in Thomastown.
Who are LRA? Do you have there details?

[weeds]

Les Richmond auto??

Les Richmond Automotive (http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/)

[PAT303]

Hi there All,

I was wondering what are the best brake pads to go with as a replacement.

ULR have quoted me $2235 to get them and the rotors done.

Any help and an cheaper option would a greatly appreciated.

cheers jared

Holly crap,I should be a LR mechanic. Pat

[RED]

Yes LRA very happy with the work they have done on my 2012 Defender 90.

[danny_]

Holly crap,I should be a LR mechanic. Pat


My local Jag land rover stealership charge around $200 per hour for workshop labor.

[BlackD90]

Some updated news for anyone interested, called Ritter they quoted me $2200 and LSA have quoted me $1500 or under as they need to re pack bearing etc.

another question, how much are MY 15 90’s going for at the moment?

I would live to swap mine for a 130. What are my chances?

Cheers Jared

[danny_]

40k on mine as a trade in, i have a 2014 D90 with 75k on the clock. I was looking at a 110 with 22,000km but they wanted 58k (typical dealership)

[BlackD90]

40k on mine as a trade in, i have a 2014 D90 with 75k on the clock. I was looking at a 110 with 22,000km but they wanted 58k (typical dealership)


Yeah it’s definitely better to sell or swap privately.

Lets St hope I can find someone who wants to downsize there defender. Haha.

[Rick Fischer]

Hiyas all

Word to the wise. Unless you are still in warranty do not use "genuine", or Euro discs or pads. Buy good ol' Aussie discs and pads.

Reason: Euro (EC) rules were changed a quite few years ago now.

Following a few accidents after vacuum falure and "hard" pedals not being pushed hard enough the rules were changed to require "Servoed brakes must have the same feel as an unassisted "system" if for any reason the servo assistance fails."

Manufacturers then had to have softer pad compounds and softer discs to enable compliance. Hence all the Euros with blackened front wheels and expensive rotor replacement at low kms...............and of course it is "normal wear and tear"

Son in Law got caught and NRMA said he was lucky, MBs were $1500 to 2000 a corner, similar for Bring More Wallets. :0)

So, Bendix for the pads, and DBA the local disc mfr............and one can purchase slotted s :0) not drilled :0( Real benefit for those long trips where one is loaded out and tinny on back as well.

Getting the mud out of cross drilled not for happy making.

Cheers

Rick F

[BlackD90]

Cheers Rick, although I have to go genuine as I still have a two years on my warranty.
I would like to swap or sell and buy a 130, as my work has changed.

Appriciate The words of wisdom.

Cheers jared


Hiyas all

Word to the wise. Unless you are still in warranty do not use "genuine", or Euro discs or pads. Buy good ol' Aussie discs and pads.

Reason: Euro (EC) rules were changed a quite few years ago now.

Following a few accidents after vacuum falure and "hard" pedals not being pushed hard enough the rules were changed to require "Servoed brakes must have the same feel as an unassisted "system" if for any reason the servo assistance fails."

Manufacturers then had to have softer pad compounds and softer discs to enable compliance. Hence all the Euros with blackened front wheels and expensive rotor replacement at low kms...............and of course it is "normal wear and tear"

Son in Law got caught and NRMA said he was lucky, MBs were $1500 to 2000 a corner, similar for Bring More Wallets. :0)

So, Bendix for the pads, and DBA the local disc mfr............and one can purchase slotted s :0) not drilled :0( Real benefit for those long trips where one is loaded out and tinny on back as well.

Getting the mud out of cross drilled not for happy making.

Cheers

Rick F

[ATH]

I've had 3 Defenders, Td5, 300Tdi and now Puma and have never needed to replace rotors. What is the cause of them needing to be replaced on a 2015 model? Is it heavy braking causing warping or wear?
My 2010 which I have up for sale shows wear on the rotors but not enough to cause concern.
Just asking as I do see vehicles with black front wheels probably from pad wear but I never seem to get anywhere near that stage on any vehicle.
AlanH.

[jimr1]

Who are LRA? Do you have there details?

I sure it's Less Richmond there in Thomas Town , they have a good reputation Jim

[BlackD90]

Yep, Already done by LRA, Booked me in and had it dine it a day. they were great highly recommend.



I sure it's Less Richmond there in Thomas Town , they have a good reputation Jim

[Zeros]

I've had 3 Defenders, Td5, 300Tdi and now Puma and have never needed to replace rotors. What is the cause of them needing to be replaced on a 2015 model? Is it heavy braking causing warping or wear?
My 2010 which I have up for sale shows wear on the rotors but not enough to cause concern.
Just asking as I do see vehicles with black front wheels probably from pad wear but I never seem to get anywhere near that stage on any vehicle.
AlanH.

Very good question... are the rotors faulty? I've got a 98 Defender, never had rotors replaced!

[BlackD90]

No I had been towing without electric brakes.
my own stupid and expensive fault.


Very good question... are the rotors faulty? I've got a 98 Defender, never had rotors replaced!