Hey guys,
I am going to be changing my brake pads this weekend on my D2 and was curious about the life expectancy of the rotors. Currently, my D2 has 171K on it about 40K since I have owned it. Nevertheless, how can I tell if I need to replace the rotors? Are there tell tell signs? etc...

Also I was looking at using these parts http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9977F if I do replace them. Does anybody have any input on the quality of the parts?

Thanks for your time and help,
Pop

 

There are minimum dimensions for the rotors and I believe that information is in Rave. When you change pads, you should either have your rotors turned to renew a smooth surface or replace them. I have about 45,000 miles on my front rotors after having them turned. I just within the last few months replaced my rear rotors and pads. I just bought the rotors at Advance Auto Parts. I have a pair of the Aussie drilled and slotted rotors for the front, but when I inspected them at the time I did the rear brakes, they were in great shape.

 

My rotors have close to 70,000 miles, same with the brake pads.

 

You're not likely to turn your rotors...the clearance is already near the minimum on these for some reason so there's nothing extra to turn (legally anyway). Recommend you do slotted/vented rotors as they will last longer.

 

Keep in mind that slotted rotors will offer better performance but they will wear your pads quicker.

 

It also depends on where you live and how you drive and how hard you use the brakes. In towns and cities it's lots of braking and high wear whereas in the sticks out here one rarely uses hard braking. On average in London and around I braked hard and often, that's normal, heavy traffic etc and I wore out the rotors in 30-40K miles but here I reckon it'll be more like 60-70K+. I use TRW stock type rotors and LR type stock pads.

 

I would go with Akebono brake pads.

 

x2 I would go with brake pads.

 

X3 That is what I have had on mine for the past 3 years. Stopping is as good as can be given the weight of the vehicle, dust is minimal, and the only time I ever hear noise is on the trails when something gets caught on the rotor.

 

50k miles ago I went with EBC slotted and drilled front rotors with akebono EUR676 front pads. Best price was from Amazon