Thread: Brake replacement

I found the same, the rear set is wearing nicely, no grooves or warping. I find this odd as I understand the brake bias on these cars is apparently set 40:60 front to rear (could be wrong). In my view must the pads then.

Just fitted Bremtec rotors and euroline pads to mine great stuff dont fit Bendix they are not that good .The Bremtec are that good i fitted to my sons car big difference in stopping distance

Originally Posted by crawal

Just fitted Bremtec rotors and euroline pads to mine great stuff dont fit Bendix they are not that good .The Bremtec are that good i fitted to my sons car big difference in stopping distance

I was looking at them too. Another alternative is EBC green stuff Kevlar pads. I'm also looking for that extra bite especially when towing. Brake fluid ( and hoses too come to think of it) is all due for replacement ....

On the job list it goes

I have recently replaced pads, rotors and sensor on my D4, at 90,000km.

I used RDA rotors, TRW pads and Protex sensor. All for around $550 from Performance Car Parts Online in Craigieburn, Vic.

The choice of brands was a balance between quality(1) and price, with a quote at around $600 for genuine pads alone. So far I am pleased with my selection, but early days yet.

I still have the original (genuine) discs which need a machine, but are still within spec, if you want them for the cost of the freight from Ocean Grove, 3226.

Note 1: I am no expert, so "quality" is as recommended by various brake service and parts dealers.

cheers, Ken

I recently had my rear pads on D4 replaced at 63,000KM by LR dealer. Asked did the front pads need replacing as well, as usually the front pads wear quicker than the rear. The service adviser said the original rear LR pads are softer than the LR front pads, and if you are a gentle driver ( which I am ) the rear pads will wear quicker.

Not sure if this is correct, or BS to make me feel better over cost of replacement.

Originally Posted by Ksharrock

I have recently replaced pads, rotors and sensor on my D4, at 90,000km.

I used RDA rotors, TRW pads and Protex sensor. All for around $550 from Performance Car Parts Online in Craigieburn, Vic.

The choice of brands was a balance between quality(1) and price, with a quote at around $600 for genuine pads alone. So far I am pleased with my selection, but early days yet.

I still have the original (genuine) discs which need a machine, but are still within spec, if you want them for the cost of the freight from Ocean Grove, 3226.

Note 1: I am no expert, so "quality" is as recommended by various brake service and parts dealers.

cheers, Ken

Was that both front and rear ? My rotors/pads came to just over $200 for the fronts as i bought each on sale from different places.

Bought some Delios Command 4WD front rotors today, I had previously looked at posts on the forum and these came up a few times and seemed like a good option, I wanted something at the HD end of the market, I do a lot of towing and when I tried to get some 4000 series (heavy duty) DBA rotors recently from Repco I was told they were not available. The rotors for the front are $394 and they also do rear.

Peter

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