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Thread: D4 Rear pads ??

  1. #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBD4 View Post
    Why does this have a greater impact on rear vs front pads?
    A lot of sand and dirt gets thrown up onto the rears,helping wear.

    The other thing is these vehicles have long intervals between services so the dealers are probably playing it safe.

    They are also heavier and more powerful than previous models,and have better brakes which means softer discs and pads.

    This all adds up to more wear on rotors and pads.

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    Had the front pads and sensor done today. Declined to do the front rotors as they were still above min thickness. Will see how that pans out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SBD4 View Post
    Why does this have a greater impact on rear vs front pads?
    The dust/sand/grit gets thrown up from the front wheels and contaminates the rear disks & pads. So, as soon as you apply the brakes, this sand/grit significantly increases the wear on the pads.

    M

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    I have never had to replace rear pads before front pads, on any vehicles.....this includes plenty of dirt roads.

    Must be a land rover thing.

    Brett...

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