Can the front rotors on my 2003 D2 be turned, or must they be replaced? If replacing, anyone used the $30 "Pronto" rotors from Parts Geek?

Brian

 

they can be turned but only very minimally, the odds are they will be under sized by the time they are true.

 

While they "can" be machined, you are better off with new quality parts. Truck weighs right at 5,000 pounds. You have owned several, so you know that brakes are not the greatest feature of the Rover. Anything that might increase stopping distance is not good when you are driving a tank.

 

I just replaced my front rotors, calipers and pads for 150 bucks. My local brake place was quoting me 75 dollars to turn my rotors and replace pads. I'm happier have new, rust free parts.

Rockauto is my goto website for parts.

 

Buy new rotors and get a good set of pads, like Akebono ceramics for the best stopping power and do a full 2 quarts DOT 4 brake flush.

 

I just checked out Rock Auto, they had Pronto, Centric and Bendix brand rotors. All ranging from $30-35 each. Also another Bendix for $55. Which one did you go with? How are they working for you?

Brian

 

I got the Centric "Stop Tech" brand - I had a coupon so they were cheaper than the listed price. Since I've had them on for a total of 4 days I guess I'm happy, time will tell.

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I always feel it is a gamble going with something Chinese made. Sometimes it works out great, other times it is money wasted.

If in doubt get the OEM stuff - British Parts of Utah has them

Land Range Rover Discovery Genuine OEM Factory Brake Rotor

 

Bendix brand is probably the number one brake distributor in the US

 

I got R1 Concepts ELine rotors (thru eBay). They are currently selling for $136 shipped for 4. They are double disc ground and plated for rust protection. I don't know if other $30 rotors are. Search for R138081

I did a google search for R1 concepts and they get good reviews on other forums. I still need to install them.

 

R1 Concepts ELine rotors is also what I run