I replaced just the pads and wear sensors at 24K on my 2011. I used the OEM TRW pads and will do pads and rotors on next change. Be aware and have your VIN with you as the later LR4 takes different front pads. Well satisfied with only pad change and price with pads and sensors doing it myself was right at $300.

 

I had a about 10 k on the vehicle with the new rotors and pads. All was good. Stopping distances and brake pedal feel all felt about stock. It may have been a little bit better stopping but that may be a bit of my ego stepping in and not the different brake setup. All was good and an easy job

I have sold it recently and we will see what the next Rover is....

 

Thank you for that information! I really appreciate it.

 

Thank you very much for the update!

 

12 LR4 18k, just put on 255-55-19 Duratrac and EBC stage 8 hd pads and rotors, orange. Wonderful setup, great breaking and the tires while aggressive perform better than expected in all conditions.

 

12 LR4 18k, just put on 255-55-19 Duratrac and EBC stage 8 hd pads and rotors, orange. Wonderful setup, great breaking and the tires while aggressive perform better than expected in all conditions.

 

I replaced the front pads in my '12 LR4 today. Easy peasy pad replacement but was stumped on finding the best method to replace the wear sensor. My initial guess is to remove the inner fender but holy moly, there are a lot of connection points to deal with. So my question is, what is the best tack to replace the sensor...from above or below??

Thanks,

Brock

 

First time I took out liner. Found gobs of leaves and dirt in lower fenders. Just did rotors and pads and peeled liner back to get to connection. Was actually easier to take the whole thing out. Plastic is very hard and does not like being pulled on. The access from top would require removing everything on top to get to the connector.

 

Thanks Larry, as I suspected/feared all of those fasteners/screws must be removed. Given the ease of pad replacement, I am dumbfounded by the fact that so much effort is required to change the sensor too. No wonder dealers charge $1,500, must be labor for the inner fender removal!!

For now I will cut the old sensor off and tie the wires back together to get the warning light to cease and desist...I am in no mood to spend that amount of time on an idiot light right now....

Brock

 

Isn't the sensor just two wires and a loop that breaks when the odd wear low? If so can't you cut off the old sensor and cut and splice the new one on in its place? Would save having to get to the plug? You'd need to ensure it doesn't hang in the way and the splice is protected from the water/grime. But sounds like a possible quick solution?