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Old 08-09-2007 | 12:58 PM
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I have seen cross drilled and slotted rotors for sale. Can't remember the site, but I'm sure a google search will help you locate them. It would be a worthwhile investment.
 
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Old 08-09-2007 | 04:25 PM
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I had my pads replaced at around 25,000 miles for $600 (absurd), my dealer tried to get me to do the rotors as well but told me I could go another 15,000 or so on them or until they "squeak".
pads and Rotors together are $1,200!

I'll bet you can get more wear out of a damn Toyota than that!

 
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Old 08-14-2007 | 07:42 AM
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I am currently shopping for a CPO lr3 and it kinds of scares me to have to replace the pads for 600$ every 12,000 miles! Is this car really that expensive to maintain? What good is the CPO if it doesnt even cover crappy brake pads? has me rethinking my decision...
 
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Old 08-14-2007 | 09:53 AM
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No warranty that I have ever heard of covers brake pads. Additionally, any mechanic can changepads. You don't need to pay the dealer $600 to do it.
 
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Old 09-01-2007 | 09:41 PM
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BMW's warranty covers the brake pads....even the wipers! Hard to beat their service but I still like my LR3
 
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Old 10-03-2007 | 09:15 PM
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Went to get 06 LR3 inspected for extended warranty. Told me I needed new pad and rotors, which I could tell anyways since I could hear the squeal and feel the pulsation on braking. Dealer quote was 1500 for rotors and pads. I said thanks.
Bought rebuild brake kitfrom Atlantic British: rotors, pads, sensors for $260, 350 with shipping. Called midas, meinke, etc. Shops near the dealer had worked on Rovers before and could do the job, those that were far away could not. Went with Meinke, using the AB kit's rotors and sensors, and Meinke's pads with lifetime warranty. Charged me $400.00. Total $750. With lifetime pads. Drives like its got new brakes.
Do not get ripped off. Ext warranty rep said I could get service anywhere as long as the shopwas ASCE(?) certified, which the Meike was.
 
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Old 10-04-2007 | 03:17 PM
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Default RE: Brakes and rotors!!!

Try Applied Rotor Technology in CA. They are working on a set that is slotted and dimpled for the LR3. They made a pair for the Excursion that I had and I had 70K on the rotor and pads with only 25% wear when I sold it. They are pricey, but are very much worth it.
Applied Rotor Technology
4431 Corporate Center Dr. Ste 115
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


support@appliedrotortechnology.com

(714) 527-9400 California
 
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Old 10-04-2007 | 06:43 PM
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Default RE: Brakes and rotors!!!

First, don't buy the slotted and drilled rotors off of E-Bay, they are pure junk. I don't know if DBA is make rotors for LR3's but I would check with John lee at expedition Exchange. If you run DBA's. only use Kevlar pads, or you'll eat them up in no time.
Second, why pay someone to put your brakes on, you can do it on you drive way in 1.5 to 2.0 hours plus time to bleed the brakes.
 
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