Discovery II Talk about the Land Rover Discovery II within.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Brake Pad questions... Akebono

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-11-2011, 01:19 PM
jhewitt1111's Avatar
Mudding
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Eastern North Carolina
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Brake Pad questions... Akebono

I ordered my pads from advanced auto. I got two sets of pads, Eur676 front, Eur493 back. I have not yet done the brakes on this beast before so it is new to me. I was a little concearned about the size of the Eur493. I have read in the forums that these are correct, but I just wanted to make sure. Thanks in advance.
 
  #2  
Old 02-11-2011, 01:28 PM
Bundu's Avatar
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,368
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Those are the correct rear ones.
Have you done the brakes before?
How are your rotors?
 
  #3  
Old 02-11-2011, 02:36 PM
texmbr's Avatar
Rock Crawling
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Castroville, Texas
Posts: 294
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Those are correct as Bundu stated. Easy job. I just did new drilled slotted rotors and Akebono's on my 02, with a full flush and bleed. What a difference. I now have a great pedal. Found a leaking seal left rear in the process and fixed it the next weekend. Get a caliber piston tool at Autozone (cheap) and make sure your pistons are all the way in before re-assembly.
 
  #4  
Old 02-11-2011, 02:37 PM
jhewitt1111's Avatar
Mudding
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Eastern North Carolina
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have done them on my jeeps and tacoma. From what I understand these are easier. My dad loves projects like this so he will be helping me. Plus he has the garage and tools. Rotors look good feel smooth with a tiny lip. Ill check them once the tires are off. I have checked ahead to make sure they are in stock if needed. Any other advice or things I should look for and do while I am in the project?
 
  #5  
Old 02-11-2011, 02:38 PM
jhewitt1111's Avatar
Mudding
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Eastern North Carolina
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Will do. I was planning on a flush and bleed. I have referbished set of calipers I picked up just in case. Figure I'll need them someday and it was a steal of a price.
 
  #6  
Old 02-11-2011, 02:40 PM
Bundu's Avatar
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,368
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

It's an easy job. I use a G clamp to push back the brake calipers, I also bleed the brake fluid out when I push the calipers back instead of pushing that back into the reservoir.
 
  #7  
Old 02-11-2011, 06:12 PM
FightOnUSC79's Avatar
Rock Crawling
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Bundu
Those are the correct rear ones.
Have you done the brakes before?
How are your rotors?
Just did Akebono from and rear with new LR Rotors. You will not be disappointed. I was told by a few people not to do drilled and or slotted as they destroy the pads at a faster rate. So be careful with that.
 
  #8  
Old 02-12-2011, 07:44 AM
BackInA88's Avatar
Mudding
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Troy Michigan
Posts: 248
Received 25 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

I have Akebono and drilled rotors (got them dirt cheap of eBay around $160 for all 4 shipped, although I see no need for drilled or slotted on a DII) front and rear with over 60K on them and they still have plenty of pad left.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Forester
LR2
16
03-04-2015 08:55 AM
acamato
Discovery II
6
07-11-2013 01:23 PM
archaeology_student
Discovery I
3
03-14-2013 11:53 PM
TRIARII
Retired - Private For Sale/Trade Classifieds
1
12-01-2012 11:46 AM
jhewitt1111
Discovery II
7
02-22-2011 07:16 AM



Quick Reply: Brake Pad questions... Akebono



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:44 AM.