Since I changed from the factory original pads on my D5 to the R4-S I can rinse off any brake dust with a hose.
I have not noticed any decrease in pedal feel or stopping distance, no squealing, nor extra rotor wear.
I've been running these pads on my SUVs since 2002. On an ML320, and LR3 for 130K miles, and the D5 for a while now.

 

This is the kit I plan on using. When its time.

My LR3 and RR regiment was to change everything, then after 20K, change pads only. Worked great. I plan on the same regiment on my D5.

These pads never make a sound, minimum brake dust. Keep em muddy, you'll never notice the dust.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...36885&jsn=1203

$265

 

I can't advise on that Rock Auto kit but in my opinion you don't need to change your rotors at 20K unless you have pulsating brake pedal.
And you don't need new brake sensors if you haven't worn down pads enough to trigger the brake light (unless you break a sensor while working on it).
And you won't need new clips for the brake pads unless you damage them somehow.

Really, all you need are the pads. Not the rest of the stuff. Maybe a little bit of the lubricant for the back of the pad.

 

Agree. 20k would seem very early for rotors (and for pads... depends on type of driving but I'm on 40k miles on original rotors and pads with plenty left)

You can measure the rotor thickness with a caliper and compare to specs to see if it needs replacing. I'd guess you will get 2-3 sets of pads before it needs rotors

 

I guess it wasn't real clear I ran my rotors 40k, pad change at 20K, this is what worked for 08 RR HSE and 05 LR3

maybe I can get more miles out of the D5 brakes. I'll sure post my results for everyone.

 

Yes. They should definitely last longer. The LR3 is about 20% heavier than the Disco V. If the comparison with my LR4 is anything to go by, I'm guessing the brakes will last much more. Post back and let us know how you get on!

 

My pads lasted a very long time on my LR3. I don't remember exact mileage.
I never changed the rotors and sold it with good rotors at 135K miles.
The pads I think were well over 60K miles and still good.

But, I don't think the D5 will get longer pad life based upon measuring my pad thickness when I removed the original pads to install the R4S pads.
Although the D5 is significantly lighter, I find it does not engine brake as well, I can't just tap the shifter to the left to downshift a gear.
I know I can rotate the shifter to sport to downshift, but that's not as convenient.
I know I can paddle shift it down a gear, but I then have to remember to cancel the paddle shift else I find myself driving around in a lower gear than I really want.
So I rarely downshift unless I really need to, or it's a long downhill.
Plus, I think the D5 does things with the brakes to control traction that the LR3 did not do, thus using more of the brake pad life.