Thread: Brakes where to source new pads and rotors

IIRC, the factory rotors are made by Brembo.

Yes, OEM spec Brembos are quite cheap and last well by comparison. I'm trying to sort out modding the original centre hubs to take a replacement outer rotor only. Done this quite a few times, turn the disc off but leave enough to bolt the rotor to (like a 2 piece centre and disc). The only issue is keeping the rotor centred or replacing the calliper with a better unit.

I have a set of 8 piston front and 6 piston rear brembos but fitting them under the 16's is a challenge.

I put a full set of standard rda discs and their "extreme" semi metallic pads on my 2005 D3 for just over $500 (the pads included the sensor leads in as well) they've taken about 1000km to bed in and were very dusty in the first few weeks but seemed to have calmed down a lot now.

The only thing that killed off getting OEM brembos was the freight charges.

Hi all,

All the brake pad discussions I can find do not mention the part numbers of any brand for the 3.0L SDV6 D4 SE front pads.

Obviously these are different to the 2.7 TDV6 due to the larger 660mm rotors.

Can anyone share what they know is correct?

Regards,

Les.

Good Topic Guys, I think this option sits in the back of the mind of most D4 owners/enthusiasts.

Mines hopefully a fair way off (21k), however it is something I have been forward thinking about. I like smoov can do the task and good with a spanner when instructions are clear. I changed the pads on my X5 and sensors for $500 when ze germans wanted $2k at the dealers including discs which were not required.

I am either looking at doing them eventually by myself (time is my constraint) or sourcing the parts and getting the local guys to do it.

Is there a list we can compile by D4/D3 - 2.7/3.0L parts suppliers and different part numbers? Alot of the guys mention sourcing pads/discs etc from various suppliers, who are they? where are they? I think a good listing of part numbers and suppliers in each state may help amatures like myself.

Thanks Guys.

Howdy folks. First post here after buying a second hand 2011 sdv6se about 3 months ago. Absolutely love the car and this forum has been a great help so far, so thanks everyone. Anyway I've had a bit of a squeal coming from the front right brake, had a look and found the inner pad is about done, the rest are fine. I've pulled it out and am ready to order before heading away on Thursday. Any recommendations on where to order at reasonable price please. BTW I'm north west NSW. Cheers

Has no-one tried the Akebono brakes? I'm going to look into those for my next change. They produce heaps less dust.

Hi Guys.

Well here goes. I have some data for you, but I must stress the numbers should be checked before committing, as even the different manufacturer catalogues make incorrect assumptions with which parts will fit on the various models. If you have a 2.7 litre diesel D4, you are probably better off asking for D3 gear to ensure you get the correct stuff. Make sure they don't give you the V8 numbers though.

2.7 litre D3/D4 with 317mm front & 325 rear rotors.
front std rotors PBR2090 - an industry number 2090 should be common.
Front pads Akebono ceramics EUR1098 ( my recommendation ) industry number is 1780. The ceramics for the Disco are about $40.00 more a set than Bendix.
Rear rotors PBR2091- you can get slotted rotors for either end, but they will start at about $100.00 each more than std rotors.
Rear pads EUR1099, industry number 1781. Again ceramics may be $20.00 more than Bendix, but worth it. They are pretty much dust free, and kinder to your rotors.
You will need brake pad wear sensors for one side front & rear. They are generally quite brittle from the heat, and fall apart as you take the old pads out. The sensor manufacturers all use different numbers. The Bosch fronts are 0024, the rears 0025.
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3.0litre D4 360mm front & 354mm rear rotors. A lot of manufacturers seem to quote the rears as nominally 350mm.
Front rotors DBA2096, about $150 retail, the slotted versions about twice that. Front pads 2203 industry number. I am not aware of any ceramics being available for the 3 litre.
Rear rotors DBA2095, pads 1781. I understand the sensors are the same as the 2.7 litre.

From my brief experience with brakes, if you really feel you need higher performance, go for the slotted or the T2 series DBA rotors, but with ceramic pads. The slotted rotors will chew your pads up faster, and the ceramics will help offset this. . The Rotors are not really machinable ( std or slotted , same as most modern rotor applications ) as the available metal from new to scrap is generally too little for machining, ( and in the case of the slotteds, you will lose your slots or grooves ) The D3/4 brakes are good compared to cars let alone other 4WD's. The only need for better brakes may be in towing applications, but IMO the money is probably better spent on the caravans/trailer brakes.

Hope this is of assistance.