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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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So I really need to replace my front rotors and put new pads all around. Is it okay to just replace the front rotors? Or should I do all four? Money is a bit tight, so I'm hoping just the front is kosher.

What do I need to do this? It looks like Atlantic British only has the rear rotor genuine part...ahhh! So much to think about.

I really want to start adding fun stuff to my Disco, but I feel I should be the responsible owner and do the preventative maintenance before I start spending what little money I have on, well, the suspension I want. Sigh.

Thanks again for all the help!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Default RE: Confused about brakes...

yes its perfectly ok just to change the front rotors, as a "ball park" figure, you wouldchange 2 or 3 sets of frontdiscs to every set of rear discs as the rears don't work anywhere near as hard as the fronts.

What you use is up to you, genuine stuff you can be sure will do the job, but there is other makes of stuff as well. Its all down to choice / budget and availability
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Default RE: Confused about brakes...

UP is right.

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/ANR4582.cfm these front rotors will work fine.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Default RE: Confused about brakes...

up and up are right

fronts will wear way more often then the rears. so feel ok that replacing your fronts alone will be fine. just use good stuff and not cheap crap.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Default RE: Confused about brakes...

So two front rotors and pads for all four wheels...which pads? They have quite a few it seems like.

Thank you SOOOO much for the help...I appreciate it so much!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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i just picked up a new set of brembo rear rotors from my local oreiley's... cost like 40 or 45 each and didnt have to pay shipping... and they were there the next day... puttin them on tomorrow...
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Default RE: Confused about brakes...

Which pads to get depends on your budget.
I would spend more on the fronts than the rears.
 
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