Thread: Front Rotors and Pad Change/Source

Originally Posted by Tombie

Fronts: DBA2096 - T2 (slotted) - 360mm dia ~$170.00 ea
Brakes Direct - DBA2096S DBA Street Series T2 Slotted Brake Rotor


Or non-slotted for sub $300.00 pair
dba2096 | eBay


Rears: DBA2095 - T2 (slotted) - 350mm dia $134.00 each
Brakes Direct - DBA2095S DBA Street Series T2 Slotted Brake Rotor

Non-slotted ~ $180.00 pair

For the Akebono give these guys a call: Ausbrake 1/23-25 Bunney Road, Oakleigh South VIC 3167 1300 787 986 dan@ausbrake.com.au

Thanks Tombie, will give them a call. I think the OEM brakes these days in European cars are made out of cheese. Was the same in my BMW.

Just to add to the info trail. I also just had my service at 30,000km and was told I needed new pads and rotors front and rear (~$1200 front, ~$900 rear).

This is not my first Landrover, and I have servicing included in my purchase price, so playing dumb I ask if the parts are covered under warranty or as part of the service. The dealer tells me "no, this is normal wear and tear". To which I respond "no, don't go ahead with it, I'll speak directly with Landrover about why their vehicle needs such significant parts replaced as normal wear and tear at 30,000km"

The dealer asked me to hold the line. Comes back in 15 seconds and says he just spoke with the technician, and the rotors and pads can probably wait until next service....

I said "great! any other unnecessary things on the list?"

I too love the Akebono pads, great life for both the pads & rotors.
The only downside I have found is in extremely steep terrain low range you loose some braking power. This could be because of low heat levels in discs and pads though.

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

I too love the Akebono pads, great life for both the pads & rotors.
The only downside I have found is in extremely steep terrain low range you loose some braking power. This could be because of low heat levels in discs and pads though.

Hmmmmm ......... Don't seem to have that problem around Kalgoorlie.

Something to remember though if I ever want to drive over the side of an open cut mine, or down a mineshaft.

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

I too love the Akebono pads, great life for both the pads & rotors.
The only downside I have found is in extremely steep terrain low range you loose some braking power. This could be because of low heat levels in discs and pads though.

I'm about to replace my pads front and back so this is a useful post.
So while longevity sounds better in the akebonos, how does normal braking performance compare to OEM pads?

Originally Posted by mijango

I'm about to replace my pads front and back so this is a useful post.
So while longevity sounds better in the akebonos, how does normal braking performance compare to OEM pads?

I haven't noticed any difference at all.

Originally Posted by BMKal

I haven't noticed any difference at all.

Any difference in brake dust on the wheels? Seem to remember ages ago reading here about some pads/rotors that were better from a brake dust perspective, but for the life of me, can't find the thread.

That would be Akebono pads - no dust
And the braking is equal if not better than stock