So my front brakes are starting to make a bit of a grinding noise. I reckon its time to replace them anyway since I haven't touched them since buying my D2. I've always had an issue with brake dust, I assumed that was due to cheap pads. Does anyone have any experience or recommendations for quality pads/rotors?

 

If you're getting a grinding noise, make sure your pads aren't completely worn out and now have metal on metal, scoring the rotor.
That's the biggest concern, if you hear grinding. Generally, the brakes will chirp if pads are getting too low on braking material.

 

No chirping or squealing. It is grinding on braking at lower speeds. Gotta order something.

 

Akebono ceramic pads leave no dust and last FOR EVER...

You might want to think about taking one side apart to see what is really going on before you throw money at it though... Could be a pebble caught in the works, or even binding caliper pins.

 

I may do that, but I’ve been wanting to replace the pads just because the dust for a while now.

 

My brake order just arrived today
power stop rotors
akebono pads

will let you know how they are

 

+1 for Akebono

 

Also agree on the ceramic pads for longevity and low dust. Be careful after install, get a feel for the ceramics before having to do a panic stop.

 

I checked today, the pads to appear to be pretty low so they do need to be replaced. I'm just not sure how to check the rotors. They felt smooth without cuts or anything, but I don't know how to tell how much is left on them.

 

I had a bunch of grinding after I bought my D2 8 months ago. I bought the following from Roverguy for a good deal. this is all four corners

> rotors (TOP OF THE LINE/BEEN SELLING FOR 15 YEARS) 200
> guide pins and rubber boots for them. INCLUDED IN CALIPER PRICING
> +2” stainless lines 70
> pads 120.00 OEM JURID (LAND ROVER SUPPLIER)
> calipers (but not caliper holders) 350.00 all 4
> locator screws 4

It was a noticeable difference and felt good to just renew everything from the rubber hoses down.

At the very least, grease up your guide pins when you remove the calipers. I've got 4K miles on this setup so far and it works great. The fronts are a bit dusty though. but I also only wash the rover once every 2 months pretty much.