Thread: Brakes

Originally Posted by djhampson

How do you check if the brake pads need replacing?

My D3 is just about to hit 60k and I don't think the brake pads have been changed yet. I've asked the previous owner (my Dad) but he couldn't remember if they have been done or not.

A light on the dash. There's wear sensors in the pads that trigger the brake pad warning light.

Originally Posted by WhiteD3

A light on the dash. There's wear sensors in the pads that trigger the brake pad warning light.

I wouldn't rely solely on these though, I have seen them not refitted or damaged during refitting, and as there are only 2 of them, (LHF and RHR) there is a 50% chance they will/ will not touch first. There is no substitute for regular maintenance and inspections.

JC

Originally Posted by rmp

Anyone got any recommendations for improved pads and rotors?

DBA do rotors for the D3 they do slotted rotors and slooted and drilled too but the plain ones cost more than OEM ones.

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Just had my 3rd set of pads fitted at 90,000, so averaging only 30k a set.

Beware waiting for the sensor to go off before you fit new pads. In my case, it was only this last time that the sensor went off (apart from the dash light, you also get an annoying bong every time you use the brakes).

Cost to replace front and rear pads only, plus one new sensor was $445.

Hi Guys,

just had new pads and rotors fitted to 05 Range rover sport, but check brake light still on, arnt these suposed to be erased by techs once completed, or does it go out by itself?

Goes out by itself once pads and/or sensor have been replaced.