96 Disco brake pad change

[BigMark]

Hi
Is there a way of changing the front disc pads without releasing the fluid pressure on the wheel cylinders or is this not a recommended practice.

While im at it, does the ECU automatically tune these vehicles. I want to do a full service on my own but am unfamiliar with computer controlled cars. If a landrover service centre does a full service do they actually re-tune it--i have been told it automatically does it all the time,any help appreciated!!!!

[blitz]

Mark
Yes you can, once you have taken the wheel off (jacked up of course) on top of the calipers is two pins through the the calipers and the brake pads, these are held in by circlips take these out use a screwdriver and gently push the pistons back so you can remove and replace the pads it is easy to do.

Cheers

Blitz

[BigMark]

Thanks for that info, i will get onto it straight away--as soon as i find some pads here in perth at a good price.

[KEV0044]

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[incisor]

Originally posted by KEV0044
Mark ,
Best pads I found and used for a '95 to '97 Disco - are Bendix " 4wd " Pads .
Little bit more expensive - but last twice as long - and don't heat up as bad as the original pads .
Kev .

have to back kev up on that one, the bendix 4wd pads are excellent!

[Rovernaut]

Yep use Bendix as well.
IF YOURS IS A NON WEAR INDICATOR PAD THEN THESE ARE THE NUMBERS>
<span style="color:darkred">Rear Brake Pads, Bendix DB843/4WD </span>
<span style="color:blue">Front Brake pads, Bendix DB1176/4WD</span>

I found that my caliper pistons pushed in by finger pressure. These are the easiest pads to change on all cars I've worked on.

[BMac]

I use Bendix 4wd on my Disco and they are great. I was given wear indicater pads and just cut of the wires ( they're only on one pad ).

Bruce.

[harry]

8)ok, i've got the aussie discs all round and the bendix 4wd pads, yep they stop my disco fine [who said disco's had bad brakes?]
but i have awful brake squeal,
i have put anti squeal stuff on several times, but it only lasts a short time
any ideas?
8) harry

[harry]

8) ok, for those of you that have brake squeal, i fixed mine yesty, seems the rears were the problem, pulled pads and applied ampol kopr-cote to the backs and ends of the pads, little drive no noise.
will advise how it goes
8) harry

[Moses]

The pad backs on my 2001 Disco are actually glued to the piston and the anvil. New Ferodo pads have this adhesive applied from manufacture and you simply peel off the backing plastic and fit them as usual. They then stick themselves into place preventing squeal. 8)

Moses

2001 TD5 Discovery