Brake pads and rotor recommendation?
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08-13-2015 | 11:56 AM
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Brake pads and rotor recommendation?
I'm going to do a brake job and was wondering if there's a specific brand to look for when buying parts. EBC is supposed to be good but I've read mixed reviews and some say they don't last long and they're $$$. I used duralast premium on my car and they worked better than OEM but aren't available for the Land Rover. Only the standard brakes are available.
Also are there any seals I'll need? Atlantic British sells a kit with seals so maybe I should get that.
Also are there any seals I'll need? Atlantic British sells a kit with seals so maybe I should get that.
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08-13-2015 | 02:57 PM
Baja
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I've had good experience with Wagner pads and rotors, so that's what I use.
Assuming your hub bearings are in good shape you'll only need the hub seal (RTC3511 is the better seal) and paper gasket for the drive member. If it turns out you need any hub bearings you can get those locally, Timken SET37, SKF BR37 or *** KIT38
Maybe hub bearing nut lock washers. They can usually be flattened out and reused once or twice, but it's good to have 4 of them on hand. I'd get a couple hub nuts also, in case the previous owner used a chisel on them, which is pretty common.
Assuming your hub bearings are in good shape you'll only need the hub seal (RTC3511 is the better seal) and paper gasket for the drive member. If it turns out you need any hub bearings you can get those locally, Timken SET37, SKF BR37 or *** KIT38
Maybe hub bearing nut lock washers. They can usually be flattened out and reused once or twice, but it's good to have 4 of them on hand. I'd get a couple hub nuts also, in case the previous owner used a chisel on them, which is pretty common.
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08-15-2015 | 07:27 AM
Baja
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Yes, I did it on mine. Also Stainless flexible brake lines.
A while back Carid.com had good prices on Cardone rebuilt calipers, even eating the core charge (which you have to since you can't send in Disco cores) the price was good. So you might want to check there then shop around and compare.
A while back Carid.com had good prices on Cardone rebuilt calipers, even eating the core charge (which you have to since you can't send in Disco cores) the price was good. So you might want to check there then shop around and compare.
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08-20-2015 | 01:15 PM
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08-20-2015 | 01:30 PM
Baja
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#8
08-20-2015 | 02:50 PM
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Last edited by OverRover; 08-20-2015 at 02:53 PM.
