Need help where to buy

[worraps]

hi again guys need some help my brakes were feeling a litle off so i se of to had them checked. Thats were it goes bad turns outs all 4 rotors are well undersized and was quoted $920 to replace and fit.(ouch) that was unexpected have heard from a few people that they are very easy to fit so was thinking o0f doing it myself have friends that know there way around landrovers quite well so help is available what i am wondering is what size am i after for front and rear??? and where in brisbane is the cheapest and best place to buy from. i was also told that my brake booster may be buggered aswell but couldent tell for sure untill teh rotors and things are right does this sound right???? and if taht is teh case any idea's how much or who to buy through(genuine only??) once again guys thanks again for your help.


Note: 1996 landrover discovery duel airbag abs (if any of that makes a difference))

thanks
Duane

[Pavo]

I've got 1997 build Disco (non-vented front discs - I think some had vented).

At 76,000kms (3 years ago) I had the front discs replaced, new pads and clean and re-grease wheel bearings (not replaced). This was done by a mechanical workshop in Wollongong and I was charged:
Discs $190
Pads $85
Labour $75
Then add GST. So total $385.

Rear would cost very similar I guess (don't know) - so total would be just under $800.

I'm not saying mine was cheap or expensive, just trying to give you a guide.

[worraps]

hey pavo thanks for your responce as that was afew years back prices seem to be reasonable now am still thinking i may tackle this one mself tho i mean how hard could it be :? lol if anybody has prices they could pass on would be great thanks again



Duane

[p38arover]

Yours sounds like a Disco 1 so this page isn't quite what you need. However, for D2 and P38A owners with sliding caliper brakes, see

http://rangerovers.net/maintenance/brakejob4.html

Nevertheless, the concepts are the same so it is worth a read. The main difference is in the brake caliper.

Ron

[RoverOne]

Originally posted by worraps
hey pavo thanks for your responce as that was afew years back prices seem to be reasonable now am still thinking i may tackle this one mself tho i mean how hard could it be :? lol if anybody has prices they could pass on would be great thanks again



Duane

G'say Duane,

Try Karcraft in Sydney by phone, they mail order & are a genuine wholesaler & are cheap. Even including postal charges still could be cheaper than a LR dealer/parts supplier as many dealers buy from Karcraft.

details below or lokk at parts suppliers NSW this forum.
Cheers
Bryce

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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:47 am Post subject: Karcraft - Mechanical parts - Silverwater, Sydney

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I usually try Karcraft in SIlverwater NSW, they advertise as an importer / distributor and deal with most vehicles from the UK. I have found that they are always the top of my price list for parts for my 93 disco tdi.

They deal in pretty much mechanical parts only, so i dont think they can help you with panels, or trim, but id certainly give em a go.

They are contactable on 0297379944 or email to : sales@karcraft.com.au

regards

Mick

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RoverOne
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Location: Mullion Creek, NSW. 2800
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 3:00 am Post subject:

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I support Mick in support for Karcraft. I found them a couple of years ago when needing a alternator replaced. At the time LR dealer was $700 I bought from them at $304.

Every time I check them out they a quite a lot cheaper than all the others I ring around to check price. Complete set of suspension rubbers and bushes I saved $240 over the best quote I had.

They also will give you a complete price list for LR parts on CD showing all origional part numbers etc.

Also if you see something in UK mag they can obtain as long as your patient.[/b][/quote]

[langy]

If you want to do it yourself, it isn't that hard a job, provided you already have certain things. (Refer RAVE or manual b4 attemtping)
1. Somthing to handle the 52mm hub nut.
2. 16 point metric socket set in 1/2inch drive. (Will need muscle power)
3 Axle stands
4.Stainless steel wool scouring pads.
5.New set of brake pads.
6. Somthing to siphon a little brake fluid from the resevoir.
7. A big vice
8.Brake pad compression tool ( $10 supercheap)
Whilst everything is reasonably straight forward, firstly the brake asembly is held on with 16pt bolt heads. They are on tight, and you will need muscle to shift them. Thats where the axle stands come in. You will need to be under the car with the wheel off.
On the front axle, there is a spring clip holding the bottom end of the flexible brake pipe to the top of swivel. prise it off and the wiggle the pipe thru a bit. then you can hang the caliper up without bending the pipe. (A good time to clean the crud off the exposed portion of the brake pistions. You'll be pushing them in later.

On the rear axle, gently unclip the brake pipe from the plastic holder on the axle, and there is sufficent play in the pipe to be able to tie it out of the way with a twine or similar.

Undo the hub nut, and remove rotor - then the fun starts.
The hub is joined to the rotor by five 16mm (?) 16pt bolts. they are hard to get out, as you have no leverage on rotor assembly. Once you work a way around that, the rotor splits off the hub with some taps of the hammer ( Big taps). Disk Brakes Australia make replacements for both vented and solid rotors ( you can't upgrade rotor only) www.dba.com.au
and they can be ordered in via Repco or local brake shop.

Fitting it again should be no probs, just take it easy, remember to grease the bearings, inspect ( and replace if dodgy) the hub seals, and it all should go together in good order.

Or if you haven't got time, location or tools - go the $900. Mr Pavo's bill from 3 years ago is a good guide - the last time I looked the roters were about $100 each, and pads are about $60/70 an axle set ( ie $140 total).
Provided the mechanic isn't dodgy brothers, you should get warranty on the work, and you shouldn't have to worry about it for another 10 years.

langy

[worraps]

hey guys and thanks for teh quick replys once again i will check out those sites and see how i go a big thanks for langy for such a detailed post it's most helpful i will post back and let u guys know how i go won't be at least till saturday tho the disco's off to arb for some more goodies this morning


thanks again

Duane