What brake pads do you recommend? Ceramic and non-ceramic

 

I have almost 60k on my Akebono Ceramic
Will def buy again - and they are low dust

 

Had the rear driver side lower control break at the bushing but was still drivable. Replaced both sides control arm, poly bushings, front tie rod kit, front bushings done. Complete brake fluid replacement.
This situation is worsened by the fact I’m maintaining a D1 as well. So it’s going to be kraft dinner for all of November.

 

Definitely ceramic, the non dusting issue is a huge plus.

 

It's an anagram!
anyways, the switch in the tailgate handle failed and rather than replace the entire handle and spending $70 I decided to raid the junkbox and epoxy in a computer switch.

 

What i do today? Decided if I want to drive 1.5 hours to the dealership to put on the rear brake pads, rotors, wear light indicator clips or use a local mechanic for it.

Dealer - $1,000
Dealer - $500.00 if they use my parts. I have new rotors, disks, wear electric indicator (Kit from atlantic british.
Local - $270.00 labor using my parts.

Do I trust non LR mechanic? Well its just brakes not sure how tricky the rears are. Does not look very hard and Im not a brake expert.

 

You might want to google Bodsy’s Brake Bible. It’ll explain with pictures everything related to replacing parts. Also, do remember to adjust the EPB as well as calibrate it afterward using the bedding in procedure. I think there was a YouTube video playlist, too, but I’ve always used the PDF version.

This is DIYable so your mechanic should easily be able to follow the instructions and not have to “improvise” (guess) 😎

 

Installed front diff. Will be doing suspension compressor today

 

After my LR3 getting lots on suspension work done about 100km ago the alternator got jealous and decided to pack it in with the bearings going. Horrible grinding noise while driving. Ordered a rebuilt Denso from Rockauto and wrestled it in and in hour and half. My next posting on this forum will be “Hope nothing else needs replacing”.

Edit: Adding part numbers for reference.
4.4 liter V8 HSE alternator is OEM Denso model: 210-1081
LR part number: LR124960

Retaining bolts are 13mm in size

In speaking with others all agree that the Denso is best of all the alternators.

 

Changed out the transmission oil, the old oil didn't look or smell too bad but I doubt it's ever been done. No particular problems besides a harsh 1-2 shift under heavy acceleration and that is gone now. It does feel like it gets better the more I drive it, a combination of barn sour and adapting to my drive style.
I did not reset the transmission, apparently the internet advises against it.