I bought a 2001 Disco with 40K miles on it. Just to be on the safe side, I took my truck to the LR dealer to get the 37,500 mile maintenance, since the previous owner didn't. I'd put 300 miles on the car before I took it in. I told the Service Manager that my brakes were whistling. Well, the mechanic tested the car, checked the pads, and reported that there was no noise and the pads were at 75%. Since I don't trust dealers, I want to know if this sounds like a dust problem. If so, how do I clear the dust out? The brakes don't squeak every time I brake, but often enough that I notice it.

Mike

 

Mike, the previous owner probably used aftermarket pads and rotors on the vehicle because of price. I only use rover genuine= it cuts down on customer complaints. thanks

 

I got the vehicle history from the LR dealer so I'd have it in my file. This is from 9/17/03.

B4 fault code-left fron hub faulty-due to mixed signals from aftermarket brakes and rotors. Aftermarket brakes and rotors on car and per the owners request, installed front set of factory pads only. Test OK.

So I have aftermarket brakes & rotors, not factory.

Mike W.

 

BigMike, What you posted says the previous owner replaced pads w/factory not rotors. Most likely for A ABS problem. Brake squeal; even factory brakes do such. Land Rover brakes are designed to be driven in mud, water, etc. When only driven lightly on the street, they WILL make noise. With the factory pads and rotors, if you use them aggressively, you will not have noise concerns. It's only the 'light footers' that have noise concerns. Try using you brakes more aggressively and the noise will go away.

Bait

 

So if I pick a stretch of street -- drive in reverse -- then hit the brakes aggressively, that should clear it up? Works for me, thanks.

--Mike

 

sometimes when brakes are cleaned they use a solvent that degreases them
at that point they squeek. The best fix is manufacturer approved anti-squeel
shims. They attach with adhesive to the metal side of the pad and break the
tendency to oscillate between the caliper piston and the pad. But between
you and me, a squirt of WD-40 and then a couple of test braking stops temporarily
clears the problem.