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yes that is also a good thing to check for the boots if you are not sure about anything or need help just ask and maybe put some photos up.i have only done 4 and they were on a landcruiser but its a good thing to do yourself as its one of those things you do once you will never forget,with the pads the rule i go by if the pad is the same or less then the thickness of the metal throw them out also to unglaze your pads get a flat bit of cement preferably out side and do figure 8s for a few minutes obviously with the pad side facing down and they will come up a treat

also check the pins/rods they might look alright but after cleaning them up on a wire whell they can sometimes be stuffed they are really worth checking for a few dollars extra you dont really want to risk it

Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

also check the pins/rods they might look alright but after cleaning them up on a wire whell they can sometimes be stuffed they are really worth checking for a few dollars extra you dont really want to risk it

D1s don't have sliding calipers so that's one less worry.

oh ok well yeah that is a plus.i have never looked at land rover callipers

Thanks for the advice guys, I will be doing the job with my dad who is a diesel mechanic I think he will know how to do it but I will learn at the same time which will be good.

good stuff

For what you've been quoted, I got the 4 corners fully done including all new bearings, and also had to have one of the tubes replaced,,

I checked to do it myself,, I could'nt have saved much on parts,,(and then of course, "I'm" the one doing all the chasing-petrol $$) and thennnn,, If I'd have got half way through the job and found I'd needed the tube,, DOH,,,
But,,LR specialists,,, gotta love em,, they have everything right there,,

I was happy to shell out the money,, I have that certain,, ummmm,, safe feeling now,,

You should be able to do the whole lot a lot cheaper than that your self

Even if you have all 4 calipers rebuilt new rotors and pads it will still cost less than 1000 bucks
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Around 400 to have the calipers rebuilt all round

And your done spend the rest on what ever