DISC BRAKES

[GRIFF]

Hi just had my 04 defender serviced I was told my brakes need doing asap.
he could not do them that day as the disc machine guy was booked out.

questions

1 do i need to get disc's machined 49000 ks on the clock my mechanic machines disc's every time pad need changing

2 is it easy to change the pads my self

Griff

[Psimpson7]

changing pads is very easy. remove wheel, remove locating pins, remove pads, push pistons back carefully (take cap off fluid resevoir) and make sure it doesnt overflow, insert new pads, put in locating pins, refit wheel.

I would be suprised if it needs discs or pads at 49k, unless you use it off road a lot....

Discs is a bigger job.

Cheers
Pete

[Blknight.aus]

For best results you should at least skim the discs every time you change the pads...

when measured if the tapering on the disc is under 1mm total the lip is also less than 1mm and doesnt interfere with the new pads then in my book machining is optional but should be left to the owners discretion not the mechanics.

if theres tapering and any part of the disc is on minimum thickness then the disc should be discarded.

[lambrover]

I worked for a mechanic and he would machine with every pad change this way he could insure that the pad to rotor contact is perfect thus better brakes and you can't argue with that, you also get better pad life as the pad and rotor surface is flat as apossed to warped, the conditions you drive in will effect how much your rotors and pads ware though if dusty or muddy this kind of driving gets grit in between the rotor and pads.

[mumbo]

Hi just had my 04 defender serviced I was told my brakes need doing asap.
he could not do them that day as the disc machine guy was booked out.

questions

1 do i need to get disc's machined 49000 ks on the clock my mechanic machines disc's every time pad need changing

2 is it easy to change the pads my self

Griff

i was told by ULR in melbourne that they are changing disc rotors as soon as 30-40,000 kms. i have just replaced mine at 100,000 kms and they needed it badly. (only cost $200 for 4 new ones if you DIY) Apparently the non-asbestos pads these days mean more disc wear.Either way i can't see how machining is economical when the discs can be bought for that price. cheaper than Holden it seems!!