Thread: Time for new tyres and control arms

and now brake pad wear indicator light is on so looks like pads and possibly rotors will need a machine/replace.


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I'll ask here since you brought it up, why the need for new lower arms /
Cant the bushes/ball joints be replaced ?

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I'll ask here since you brought it up, why the need for new lower arms /
Cant the bushes/ball joints be replaced ?

At the moment it's cheaper to replace the whole arm than just the bushes and ball joints. However LR has increased & decreased prices of these arms so it just depends on when you are getting them done as to which way is cheaper!

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

and now brake pad wear indicator light is on so looks like pads and possibly rotors will need a machine/replace.


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Just a suggestion .................

If you have to replace the brake pads and rotors (they generally cannot be machined) - try a set of Akebono pads (Pedders are Australian distributor).

I replaced the original pads with Akebono's (and fitted new genuine rotors at the same time) on all four wheels. Have been very impressed with them. They were installed by my LR dealer in Perth where I bought the vehicle (I supplied the pads) and they have been monitoring them for wear since then - they are also very impressed with the wear rate.

Braking efficiency seems to be the same as the originals. Wear rate looks like being significantly better than the originals ................. and there is no more black brake dust on the wheel rims.

I have a D4 with the 2.7 litre diesel, so the same brakes as yours. Unfortunately, you can't get the Akebono's for all 4 wheels for the later 3.0 litre diesels.

We're going to be fitting Akebono's to the young bloke's Amarok when his pads are due for replacement - the brake dust issue is even worse on the VW than it was on my Disco.

Originally Posted by BMKal

Unfortunately, you can't get the Akebono's for all 4 wheels for the later 3.0 litre diesels.

Gah, was just about to call Pedders to look at replacements for mine, did not know this though

Originally Posted by Ben_Vapid

Gah, was just about to call Pedders to look at replacements for mine, did not know this though

Yes - you can get Akebono pads for the rear wheels, but unfortunately they do not do them for the larger front brakes.

I need some new rear discs and pads soon.

In preparation, I got some prices from various people. For the Akebono pads Repco was cheaper than Pedders. And if you have the time, you might be able to get a car club discount at Repco as well.

Well what a drama!


Brakes all done, rotors were able to be machined and have new pads all round, no idea what type presume LR.


Lower control arms are now replaced but that had an issue with sized thread on the hub nut and required a new passenger outer CV joint. That caused a days delay.


Pick up the car late yesterday and turn the steering wheel to feel a solid knock, thought I will drive it for a bit to see. It did feel odd and the front drivers side wheel felt like it was wobbling and occasional knock/thump back into drive train through the middle of the cab.


Tried to ring but they had closed so drove home carefully and took it back this morning. Turns out one of the arms, not sure which is sloppy but also the inner CV joint is binding then releasing causing the knock and thump through drive train.


Not sure if these things are prone to fail when pulled apart or they are just shoddy at their job?


So no D3 till Tuesday next week and more expense for the CV joint and the arm.


Any thoughts on all of this? Costing me a small fortune so far for what should be a simple control arm replacement.