Transfer Case Oil change and Brakes + other questions while I'm buying stuff!

[Birdboy]

Hey everyone,
Had my mechanic do oil and diff oil change yesterday. He didn't have any LR transfer case oil so I suggested I would look into best place to get it.
So a few questions relating to that:

1. Where do people get it from? Ive heard suggestions from UK being cheapest?
2. Assume its not difficult to do? Anything I need to look out for or calibrate afterwards?

3. If buying from UK, wondering if there are other things that might be worth buying at the same time? eg I'm going to need brakes next service? (probably should start a new post with my questions about brakes!)
also brake switch? coolant crossover?

This was my first service since buying in January so haven't had to do any maintenance so far.
Appreciate any advice :)

Cheers
Dave

[101RRS]

Just buy it from your local dealer - yes might be a little more expensive ($85 vs $70) but when you only use 1.5 litres every few years the difference works out only being a few dollars - the cost of a cup of coffee - the difference is really not worth the hassle.

[DiscoJeffster]

I paid AU$42/litre for it from the UK and cost me technically no more as it was added to an order I placed anyhow (and it didn’t bump the shipping cost to add it). That said, unless I was doing a deliberate purchase of lots of things from the UK I needed I’d just go to a dealer for the small amount and infrequent change interval

[Birdboy]

I paid AU$42/litre for it from the UK and cost me technically no more as it was added to an order I placed anyhow (and it didn’t bump the shipping cost to add it). That said, unless I was doing a deliberate purchase of lots of things from the UK I needed I’d just go to a dealer for the small amount and infrequent change interval

Thanks for that. Do you have any thoughts on brake rotors and pads? ie whether to stick with genuine or try to get something from UK etc?

[DiscoJeffster]

Thanks for that. Do you have any thoughts on brake rotors and pads? ie whether to stick with genuine or try to get something from UK etc?

I would go Akebono pads and RDA rotors from here. I would not import rotors from the UK as the shipping would be horrendous

[Birdboy]

I would go Akebono pads and RDA rotors from here. I would not import rotors from the UK as the shipping would be horrendous

Thanks!
What is the benefit of those over LR? My mechanic said in the past he had trouble with a disco putting non-genuine on and it upsetting the ABS so he's reluctant to go something else. I said I would ask the collective wisdom here :)
Any thoughts as to best place to buy?
Sorry for all the questions!

[DiscoJeffster]

Thanks!
What is the benefit of those over LR? My mechanic said in the past he had trouble with a disco putting non-genuine on and it upsetting the ABS so he's reluctant to go something else. I said I would ask the collective wisdom here :)
Any thoughts as to best place to buy?
Sorry for all the questions!

Akebono produce the least dust of all pads for the LR. RDA work well and are well priced. Nothing wrong with LR genuine but you list pay the LR tax

[Birdboy]

Akebono produce the least dust of all pads for the LR. RDA work well and are well priced. Nothing wrong with LR genuine but you list pay the LR tax

Have you found ceramic pads to be noisy at all?

[DiscoJeffster]

Have you found ceramic pads to be noisy at all?

Completely silent and dust free from Akebono. Others have been awful. I’m a convert to this brand. I’ll never use anything else from now on.

[Birdboy]

Completely silent and dust free from Akebono. Others have been awful. I’m a convert to this brand. I’ll never use anything else from now on.

thanks so much! Do you think which rotors combined with the pads made any difference? Do RDA make different models to suit D4 (eg are there a grooved rotor that is better?)

[DiscoJeffster]

thanks so much! Do you think which rotors combined with the pads made any difference? Do RDA make different models to suit D4 (eg are there a grooved rotor that is better?)

I just went with the RDA normal rotor and they’ve also been great. They do a grooved one too. I don’t see the need TBH but each to their own.

[josh.huber]

In akebono and RDA combo, I've got the dimpled slotted. I do allot of towing and the price upgrade was minimal.

2011 LAND ROVER LR4 5.0L V8 Brake Pad | RockAuto (https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/land+rover,2011,lr4,5.0l+v8,1447537,brake+&+wheel+hub,brake+pad,1684)

I bought mine from these guys. So cheap. I get heaps of gear from them..I paid $5 each for front wipers one order, genuine Bosch. They are awesome.

[Dagilmo]

In akebono and RDA combo, I've got the dimpled slotted. I do allot of towing and the price upgrade was minimal.

2011 LAND ROVER LR4 5.0L V8 Brake Pad | RockAuto (https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/land+rover,2011,lr4,5.0l+v8,1447537,brake+&+wheel+hub,brake+pad,1684)

I bought mine from these guys. So cheap. I get heaps of gear from them..I paid $5 each for front wipers one order, genuine Bosch. They are awesome.

Hey Josh, Thanks for posting the link. They look a good option from my quick look. Though, looking at my year (2015) D4 it only list a a 3.0ltr V6 supercharged. I can only find the SD/TD V6 in the 2017 Discoveries. Anyway, I guess I'll contact them when I want to buy something to confirm.

[Birdboy]

In akebono and RDA combo, I've got the dimpled slotted. I do allot of towing and the price upgrade was minimal.

2011 LAND ROVER LR4 5.0L V8 Brake Pad | RockAuto (https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/land+rover,2011,lr4,5.0l+v8,1447537,brake+&+wheel+hub,brake+pad,1684)

I bought mine from these guys. So cheap. I get heaps of gear from them..I paid $5 each for front wipers one order, genuine Bosch. They are awesome.

thanks Josh!
Have you had any issues with the slotted/dimpled rotors off road or with dirt and mud getting stuck in them?

[josh.huber]

thanks Josh!
Have you had any issues with the slotted/dimpled rotors off road or with dirt and mud getting stuck in them?

Nah mate, don't do much mud, do sand occasionally. But never an issue.

[josh.huber]

Hey Josh, Thanks for posting the link. They look a good option from my quick look. Though, looking at my year (2015) D4 it only list a a 3.0ltr V6 supercharged. I can only find the SD/TD V6 in the 2017 Discoveries. Anyway, I guess I'll contact them when I want to buy something to confirm.

Depending on what your buying just cross reference the parts is what I do. They only list for lr4 V8 from memory for my car. But I checked the akebono catalogue and the V6 diesel and V8 ran the same pads. Bit of extra work. But at those prices it's worth it.

[Discodicky]

Hey Josh, Thanks for posting the link. They look a good option from my quick look. Though, looking at my year (2015) D4 it only list a a 3.0ltr V6 supercharged. I can only find the SD/TD V6 in the 2017 Discoveries. Anyway, I guess I'll contact them when I want to buy something to confirm.

Last Friday week (June 25th) I looked up previous Forum discussions on this subject and subsequently ordered a set of (Front) Akebono pads from Rockauto part number EUR1479 for my MY13 D4.

They shipped them same day as my order on their website, due next Wednesday, (roughly 7 working days) all up cost $137.00

[josh.huber]

Last Friday week (June 25th) I looked up previous Forum discussions on this subject and subsequently ordered a set of (Front) Akebono pads from Rockauto part number EUR1479 for my MY13 D4.

They shipped them same day as my order on their website, due next Wednesday, (roughly 7 working days) all up cost $137.00

Should have added wipers!!! Great buy

[Discodicky]

Should have added wipers!!! Great buy

Yes! Was cursing myself after reading your mention of it! :bat:
I need some soon, so will have a look at their site and have a buy up.

[gavanchua]

On brakes I’d recommend DBA disc with pads of your choice. I had bendix heavy duty on dba t2 and they worked well. Less dust as compared to stock/genuine.

[pwillo]

Akebono didn't make a front pad when I was after them although I believe they are available now. I went with Pedders Kevlar Ceramic and their home brand top of the line rotor, once again due to availability, can't fault either.

Dirt roads are the most I do but they have been great so far, I wouldn't go back to LR and have to replace rear pads and rotors at 37k!

Regards

[Eric SDV6SE]

Akebono premium ceramic pads front and rear, combined with RDA slotted and dimpled rotors, new oem brake lines and calliper seal kit throughout. Would not go back to stock now. Impressive stopping power. No dust and looks great.

[Discodicky]

Re front discs for the later D4's for what its worth I am pretty sure that the discs off my old RRS 2009 TDV8 with Brembo front brakes will fit. I have a new set of slotted grooved which I got from the UK (can't recall where) a few years ago and not fitted to the RRS.
Took a front wheel off the D4 the other day and did some measuring and on the face of it they seem to be identical. May find upon removal that the retaining screw could be in a different position but that's easily sorted.

Begs the question whether the uprights are same which would allow the 4 spot (sorry, 'piston') Brembo calipers to go on, or maybe the caliper retaining bolt hole spacings are identical anyway! Noice brakes those Brembo's !!

Any wrecked RRS TDV8's around? [bigwhistle]