Is it REALLY not possible to resurface LR2 brake rotors? We have owned many high-end Japanese autos in the past, and it was always possible to resurface rotors to eliminate annoying squeaking brakes. However, we have a Land Rover (2013) now and dealer says you cannot resurface rotors on any European models. Seems incredibly wasteful to me (not to mention costly) to basically throw away a major component that just needs some minimal resurfacing. There's nothing wrong with the pads (plenty of pad left) or the braking performance, according to dealer. There's just some minimal squeaking coming from the rear rotors. Dealer says the ONLY way to eliminate it is to replace those rotors. So I have to endure squeaking on my luxury car? Crazy. Seems like BS? I would like the opinion of this forum, please, and if the dealer is correct, then why is it possible to resurface luxury Japanese models (Infiniti, Lexus)?

 

Dealer is full of ****, you can resurface any rotor.

That said, for what rotors cost, the labor isn't really worth it anymore.

Good quality replacement front rotor, $59:
More Information for BECK/ARNLEY 0833270

Budget quality front rotor, $30:
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Best quality front rotor, $74:
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Also, some pads can cause noise, regardless of remaining material. I would apply an anti-squeal compound or an anti-squeal shim to the rear of all 4 pairs of pads long before I start replacing rotors.

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I should be clear. You can resurface any solid ferrous rotor, such as what comes stock on an LR2. Drilled/ slotted rotors, and exotic material rotors should not be resurfaced.

 

Usually cheaper to buy new as it can cost $15-$25 a side on each rotor to resurface.

 

I had a full front & rear brake job done by my LR dealer a few months ago in Oct 2015 in Northern California. The part costs were $115 for each front rotor (LR 027107) and $96 for each rear rotor (LR 001019). So that's a total of $422 in parts just for the rotors. I can't tell you the labor cost for the rotor replacement itself as they provided a lump sum labor cost per axle for the pads & rotors.

 

Drilled and slotted rotors can be resurfaced.
$15-25 a side is bs the brake lathe cuts both sides at once.
Find an auto parts store with a brake lathe and get them to cut the rotors. Or go to an automotive machine shop.
If you get them too thin the craftsman will tell you they can't be turned true.

I am a machinist, I just chuck them up in my lathe and turn them myself.

 

When I bought by 2010 LR2, the car dealer had the rotors resurfaced. It didn't last--within 2 months was getting vibrations again. Took it to a well respected British Motorcar repair shop and they said they don't turn the rotors. Just over $300 for new rotors/pads on the front. Rears were fine.

 

IMO the rotors were too thin by the time the pads were done. Replaced them all. The old rotors, while still in spec, would not have lasted the life of the new pads based on the wear from the first set of pads.

Next time I may try ceramic pads to reduce dust, even if I have to push the pedal a little harder (no effect on safety, when you slam them on the ABS will take over anyway).

 

When you slam on brakes the ABS does not make you stop any faster. ABS is to modulate the brakes so you can control ( turn ) in a braking situation. ABS is a human control mechanism, as vehicles do not like to do two things at once. By pumping the brakes in rapid progression it let's the driver turn away from obstacles rather than hit them. Without ABS you would normally just slide in the direction you were going and therefore collide. Ceramic pads need no extra push on the peddle, in fact, if they are not broken in right, you may find squealing and pre-mature wear.