Akebono Disc Pads suit 2013 Discovery 4

[transtar]

Does anyone know the correct part number for Akebono disc pads to suit 2013 Discovery 4 with SDV6, 8 speed and fitted with 360mm front discs and 350mm rear discs. I keep getting quoted EUR1098 and EUR 1099 by Fleabay suppliers which I don't feel is correct as they list the same for Discovery 3 and early Discovery 4.
Has anyone else had this problem and knows the correct part numbers.
Many thanks for any help.[bigsmile1][bigsmile1]

[LRD414]

Not available for the front brakes unless they have been brought out very recently.

Scott

[fisser]

I priced some akebono pads for my early Disco 4 My11, but found them pretty expensive. I found an alternative Ceramic compound pad - Texstar - which have been pretty good. Good bite and the dust is negligible so far. Might be worth a look as they were much easier on the wallet too. [emoji106]

[Russrobe]

Correct, not available rear only. I believe Bremtec might make a front though.
You're being quoted 2.7l brake sizes. Well I hope you are because those are the part numbers I just ordered for my 2.7 TDV6. . .

[LRD414]

Bremtec don’t have one for the front in the ceramic range, at least not 6 months ago. I have Bremtec on the rear and don’t think they are anything special. Brake dust is the same as factory pads.

Scott

[Russrobe]

Bremtec don’t have one for the front in the ceramic range, at least not 6 months ago. I have Bremtec on the rear and don’t think they are anything special. Brake dust is the same as factory pads.

Scott

Parts Catalogue

[northiam]

Every review of akebono pads I have read reports increased pedal effort than stock pads but less dust!
I am happy to have dusty wheels with better brakes all day long....[bigsmile1]

[LRD414]

Parts Catalogue
Well that's good to see, although I'm not sure if I'll bother when the fronts come due.

Scott

[loanrangie]

Every review of akebono pads I have read reports increased pedal effort than stock pads but less dust!
I am happy to have dusty wheels with better brakes all day long....[bigsmile1]
And faster rotor wear.

[Russrobe]

Regretting this decision already, haha.

[~Rich~]

I’ve found no difference of faster rotor wear, in fact the rotors have lasted the life of the Akebono pads. The pads only require more pedal effort in extreme cold off road conditions.

[BMKal]

My experience has been the same as Rich. [wink11]

I've had Akebono pads fitted to all 4 wheels for more than three years now. No evidence of harder pedal (even when I've been driving around Tassie on two separate trips since installing these pads), and no sign of increased wear of the rotors - just the opposite.

I had the LR dealer I bought the vehicle from in Perth fit the Akebono pads (which I supplied) together with a new set of OEM rotors (the originals were partly worn, but still had some life in them - but we wanted to monitor rotor life from new with these pads). Same dealer still services my vehicle and has been monitoring the wear / performance of the Akebono pads. They have so far been very impressed with them, telling me that they are seeing less wear on both the pads and the rotors than on similar vehicles with OEM pads & rotors fitted.

If I still have this vehicle when these pads are due for replacement, I will not hesitate to replace them with another set of Akebono's. The fact that my wheels simply do not get any sign of brake dust on them any more is a bonus. [biggrin]

[Geedublya]

I installed Akebonos on new front rotors (Bearmach OEM) and barely worn rears 40K (actually 40180 according to my log) ago. I haven't noticed any real difference in brake feel or performance. I checked the pads and rotors just the other day and was very surprised to see plenty of pad left and bugger all wear to the rotors. Considering I drive stop start traffic most days and tow on weekends I'm very happy with both the wear and lack of dust.

[casta66]

Just to clarify, is the major benefit of akebonos a lack of dust? As it sounds like there isn't much improvement in stopping. Thats ok but I just wanted to know.

[Russrobe]

Just to clarify, is the major benefit of akebonos a lack of dust? As it sounds like there isn't much improvement in stopping. Thats ok but I just wanted to know.

That's their claim, although most of us seem more interested in longer lasting pads/rotors.
I didn't have any problem with dust on the TRW pads, I'm purely looking for the later.