Disc rotors

I won't be complaining if I get 60-70K out of a set of discs on the D3.
Given the weight and performance available they will get worked pretty hard.

Of those I recall in the past.
Freelander: Never wore out a set.
Falcon: less than 40K on front discs.
Verada: 50-60K.

If you run a high end Merc or BMW you could probably expect brakes every 2nd or 3rd service.

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Originally Posted by discojools

Just for everybody's interest my RRS TDV8 front 19" discs have just been changed at a price of $80 each plus a small amount of labour by my local Landrover garage in Frankston.. I think my dealer wanted at least $600!

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That's what I paid for my RR rotors and I changed them in 2hours,makes you wonder why people make such a big deal about it. Pat

Hi all.... just to add to the forum and a quick question...

My Discovery 3 (2005) V8 is in need of new rotors. I sourced parts at a fraction of the price of the dealer, (ie $88 per rotor vs $375) from specialist importer and got to work. I ran into a hitch with the bolts holding the caliper support frame to the wheel hub. These bolts seem to require a specialised socket or similar. Has anyone sourced this device or am I heading down the wrong path?

Thanks
Al

G Day awilliams

From memory its a standard 12 sided socket/ ring spanner around 20 or 21mm. Try that

Most likely a torx head - suitable sockets are available and most auto parts stores or tool shops.

Garry

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Originally Posted by awilliams

Hi all.... just to add to the forum and a quick question. I ran into a hitch with the bolts holding the caliper support frame to the wheel hub. These bolts seem to require a specialised socket or similar. Has anyone sourced this device or am I heading down the wrong path? Thanks Al

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The link below is to five pdf's which are a continuing "series" on how to change the brakes on a D3 including the parking brake.

The reason for the many pdf's is that Bodsy, (the author), incorporates new hints based on comments from other Disco3 members, hence he revises the instructions.

The current version is 1.5 and it is really quite detailed; over 500 views now - and I think the answer is Torx 50

DISCO3.CO.UK Photo Gallery - Bodsy's Brake Bible

Did my front disks and pads last night following the Bible. Vehicle has 145000Km on it and this is the second set of pads and discs on the front. Rear pads need changing too and both rear pads and disks were changed at about 80,000KM due to the handbrake drums being scored.

Regards,
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