Is this normal - Brake pad at 31k

[mu88wa]

Bought the Disco4 in Dec2015, had it service at 15k mileage a year later, despite 26k suggestion. Now at 31k, it (the Disco4) is asking me to send it for service and change brake pad. :(

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[Ferret]

The wear sensors can fail giving rise to a false alarms. I have had the sensors ripped out by flying rocks driving on gibber roads. So check the sensors are intact before assuming the pads have worn.

When the 'brake pad wear' error is raised it is not normal (at least on mine, a 2011 D4) to also get a corresponding 'Service Required' alarm as well, so something else not connected with the possible (or not) brake wear might be going on there.

[LRD414]

The service warning may not have been reset at the last service. I had rear brake pads replaced at quite low km. Predominantly city driving and towing seems to result in high wear for rears.

Scott

[mu88wa]

Thanks.
Car is mainly use for daily city commute, never done any towing since new, no off-roading apart from GOE D4 training and LR new car outing in the very first 6 months.

Booked in for second service, a major one it seems. :(

[LRD414]

Ask for pad thickness measurements before agreeing to pad change.

Scott

[Lukeis]

The brake sensors are just a wiring loop which breaks when worn out (or is damaged) so you can get cheap replacements online and while uou wait for them to arrive cut the wires and join them together for an immediate fix.

landrover love to replace pads way way way too early so as suggested above, check yourself or ask for the thickness before agreeing to their expensive offer

[mu88wa]

This goes against my brilliant idea of getting a new car, you spend less on maintenance. I just spent $2141 today, for a 2yo car. Total almost $3k since new for 1st and now the 2nd service with brake pads. Not too happy with the $$ outlfow especially Xmas is coming.[happycry]

About the pad, when I asked, I was told brake pad is something you don't want to mess with. "I have seen it worn out in car with lesser mileage than yours" was the reply. [bigsad]


Despite this, it is still a great car that I enjoy driving. Just didn't like the cost to run it.:wallbash:


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[scarry]

I would have asked to have the old pads left inside the vehicle.But then again,they could have left you any old pads.
As for the pollen filter,another rip off,just pull it out yourself and see how dirty it is.May need a brush,thats it.
I haven't seen a dirty one yet.

I presume that is a dealers invoice.

One reason i use a good Indie.

[DiscoJeffster]

Yeah the pollen filter is the biggest rip item for LR.
Wow, and they did both front AND rear pads/linings.

[scarry]

Yeah the pollen filter is the biggest rip item for LR.
Wow, and they did both front AND rear pads/linings.

Or maybe linings were hand brake?
But you wouldn't think they would be shagged at 31K

[DiscoJeffster]

Or maybe linings were hand brake?
But you wouldn't think they would be shagged at 31K

I looked up the part numbers before commenting. Front and rear. I think they were having a right old laugh at the customers expense.

[ATH]

Although I'm having an independent do the servicing on the Disco he also worked on the Puma, there's many who won't go past the stealers for the work they need done.
Some reckon it's best for warranty claims in the future, others say under the law that doesn't matter. Many don't mind being screwed and nor would I if it was a company vehicle.
My younger bro has always used stealers for his RRS Autobio and agrees he probably gets ripped off but they do have nice girls working there and the coffee is good.....
I gave him the name of a much lauded independent in Sydney a year or so ago but when he went there he was confronted by 2 oiks wearing filthy overalls whose attitude and language left much to be desired so he walked out and back to the stealer he went.
What a way to promote your business.
AlanH.

[trout1105]

Although I'm having an independent do the servicing on the Disco he also worked on the Puma, there's many who won't go past the stealers for the work they need done.
Some reckon it's best for warranty claims in the future, others say under the law that doesn't matter. Many don't mind being screwed and nor would I if it was a company vehicle.
My younger bro has always used stealers for his RRS Autobio and agrees he probably gets ripped off but they do have nice girls working there and the coffee is good.....
I gave him the name of a much lauded independent in Sydney a year or so ago but when he went there he was confronted by 2 oiks wearing filthy overalls whose attitude and language left much to be desired so he walked out and back to the stealer he went.
What a way to promote your business.
AlanH.

If I came across an immaculately tidy/clean workshop with everyone getting around on nice clean overalls I would immediately get nervous especially if the dealership had a fancy office/reception that had more than one person in it.
Firstly because an immaculate workshop and personnel are a sign that much of the time is spent cleaning the workshop and someone has to pay
for this which is always the customer.
The same goes for the extra staff in the office/reception and the fancy fittings.

When I walk into Whyatt's here in Geraldton I notice that the workshop is organised and tidy but it isn't "Pristine" and the mechanics look as they should do which is a bit soiled but tidy and they are always busy working on the various Landrovers that are up on hoists or on the ground.
Shane the young bloke that mans the front desk can often be found helping in the workshop as well as running reception and Yes there is a coffee machine and a comfy lounge But the reception doesn't give you the impression that your bill is going to be "Padded" to pay for the unnecessary luxuries that some workshops provide.
A Busy workshop is also a good sign that you are at the right place because it is obvious that many other Landrover owners trust and resect the work that is done there.

I have Never had a "Padded" invoice from Whyatt's,The labour and parts costs have been very reasonable and every quote I have been given (verbally) has been pretty much Spot On.
I have also never had any unnecessary work done on my D2a like the pollen filter replacement on a D4 instead of just giving the old one a bit of a clean.
This is all from a Landrover Specialist workshop So I imagine that the same type of workshops in the Cities that are all "Sparkalakaly" with the fancy/posh receptions and the spotless mechanics have to "Pad" their invoices to cover their lack of work and the unnecessary luxuries and staff in the office/reception.

[goofyr]

Wow I just changed my pollen filter for $50, I’m no mechanic and it took about 10mins.

[BigJon]

Dealer invoices like that go part way to explaining why I am booked out 1-2 weeks in advance as an independent...