Thread: How many KM have I got once I get "CHECK BRAKE PADS" warning

Am happy to buy locally, except that the last thing I bought for the L322 was front air struts and they were about 1/3 of the LR Aust price to get them direct from the UK. Only took 6 or 7 days to get here too.

Rotors are OK - so it's just the pads.

But if brake pads are reasonable here - I'm happy to get them here. Where would you suggest? I reckon I need a brake sensor too, so am thinking it's going to have to be a LR specialist....

Hang on... We're comparing LR genuine and Pattern parts here aren't we!

$8.64 each is after market... Considering the electronics on the vehicle, I'd be OEM all the way....

Changes the playing field somewhat: $25.00 each for genuine

Genuine Rotor: $62.48 AUD (converted) each

Pads (non-OEM) $39.00 pair

your choice, but sounds like freight might take away a decent saving!

Nope - they were genuine LR Air Struts. Came in a nice LR box. 212 Pounds Sterling each + 140 Pounds delivery (from memory).

Ok, brake sensor is sacrificial and needs replacing. It was 6 quid for a genuine one from the uk - $79 from the stealers over here. Even if it is non genuine, it doens't matter - it is only a single wire in a bit of plastic that wears through and grounds an input on the ECU - you can't hurt anything by going non genuine here. EDIT - just checked - the $8.64 was for a GENUINE LR SENSOR, not aftermarket....

Oh - you only need 1 sensor as well.

Freight wise, I paid about under 100 quid all up for transport, of 2 x disks, pads, and sensor. Whole job came in under $350 for all parts and freight (Including new brake fluid, brakecleen, etc). Rotors over here were about $180 each IIRC. Just did a search on DBA's online catalogue, and they don't list a rotor for these.

I did the whole local V OS for all prices, and even with freight, I saved over $300 going OS - sorry I had to take my buisiness over there, but I just can't justify spending all that extra. Also, delivery from the UK is quicker than what I was quoted to get some parts down from Sydney - WTF????

Got all my parts from British Parts. Took 4 days to my doorstep from order. Brake parts - Brake Disc Front - SDB000201 | Range Rover L322 | Range Rover | British Parts UK They will send you an email with the freight costs on them after you order - if you don't like what they quote, you can cancel the order. They use DHL which I have found to be pretty good.

Looks like the rotors have gone up - nearly $41 now!!!

Cheers - Gav

Thanks for that. I used Island 4x4 last time, but am happy to give BritishParts a go.

Can't believe they can do a front rotor for $41

Anyway - I have put in an order so I'll wait and see what the postage is. Didn't realise VAT was 20% these days. I'm sure it was less than that when I lived there (15% maybe??).

Originally Posted by bacicat2000

Ok, brake sensor is sacrificial and needs replacing. It was 6 quid for a genuine one from the uk - $79 from the stealers over here. Even if it is non genuine, it doens't matter - it is only a single wire in a bit of plastic that wears through and grounds an input on the ECU - you can't hurt anything by going non genuine here. EDIT - just checked - the $8.64 was for a GENUINE LR SENSOR, not aftermarket....

Oh - you only need 1 sensor as well.

Freight wise, I paid about under 100 quid all up for transport, of 2 x disks, pads, and sensor. Whole job came in under $350 for all parts and freight (Including new brake fluid, brakecleen, etc). Rotors over here were about $180 each IIRC. Just did a search on DBA's online catalogue, and they don't list a rotor for these.

I did the whole local V OS for all prices, and even with freight, I saved over $300 going OS - sorry I had to take my buisiness over there, but I just can't justify spending all that extra. Also, delivery from the UK is quicker than what I was quoted to get some parts down from Sydney - WTF????

Got all my parts from British Parts. Took 4 days to my doorstep from order. Brake parts - Brake Disc Front - SDB000201 | Range Rover L322 | Range Rover | British Parts UK They will send you an email with the freight costs on them after you order - if you don't like what they quote, you can cancel the order. They use DHL which I have found to be pretty good.

Looks like the rotors have gone up - nearly $41 now!!!

Cheers - Gav

Interesting..... So I did a comparison check (and checked with Britishparts).

Sensor: You are absolutely correct, its just a wire. But yours you got are NOT OEM anyway, they are the aftermarket version...

Now, I made a call or 2, and got a pair of Basic, Non-Slotted, OEM style front discs for $120.00 a pair.
I then got a set of front pads (Aussie made) for $145.00.

So far, I'm running at $265.00 - and supported 2 Aussie businesses...

I've then been quoted for 4 sensors (then I have a spare set) for $32.00 AUD + $25.00 AUD freight from UK for the sensors (express) = $57.00

So all up: I have a spare set of sensors (reducing cost next time)
I have a set of Rotors and Pads...

And I've got it all for $322.00

There was no wheeling and dealing or calling in discount favours...

To help those, DBA does do Rotors for ALL LR models.

L322 to 04/2005 Has the following choices:

Std Front: 2092
Std Rear: 2093


HD Front: 42092
HD Rear: 42093


T2 Front: 2092S
T2 Rear: 42093S


Cheers

Originally Posted by Tombie

Interesting..... So I did a comparison check (and checked with Britishparts).

Sensor: You are absolutely correct, its just a wire. But yours you got are NOT OEM anyway, they are the aftermarket version...

Now, I made a call or 2, and got a pair of Basic, Non-Slotted, OEM style front discs for $120.00 a pair.
I then got a set of front pads (Aussie made) for $145.00.

So far, I'm running at $265.00 - and supported 2 Aussie businesses...

I've then been quoted for 4 sensors (then I have a spare set) for $32.00 AUD + $25.00 AUD freight from UK for the sensors (express) = $57.00

So all up: I have a spare set of sensors (reducing cost next time)
I have a set of Rotors and Pads...

And I've got it all for $322.00

There was no wheeling and dealing or calling in discount favours...

Nice! - thanks for that - for all the phoning around I did, I didn't come in anywhere near that - who do you deal with? As mentioned in my previous post, I went OS as my research showed I was going to be much better off. For the prices you have shown here, I would buy local every time.

Originally Posted by Tombie

To help those, DBA does do Rotors for ALL LR models.

L322 to 04/2005 Has the following choices:

Std Front: 2092
Std Rear: 2093


HD Front: 42092
HD Rear: 42093


T2 Front: 2092S
T2 Rear: 42093S


Cheers

I obviously didn't go to the same pages as you. I went to the DBA website, went to their online catalogue and went through each screen clicking of 'Land Rover' - 'Range Rover' - 'HSE' - '3.0 Diesel' - '2003' and it cam up with 'No products found for this vehicle'

Great to see someone knows how to drive the internet - I'm a freaking muppet when it comes to searching like that...

Cheers - Gav