Brakes '00 Disco II - Land Rovers Only

davidinsat · 01-31-2006, 12:57 PM

I own a 2000 Discovery II. I had the brake pads replaced by the dealer a couple of years back--around 45K miles. Six months ago, the dealer said my pads needed to be replaced and rotor needed to be turned. Having driven heavy vehicles most of my life I am surprised that brakes would go so quickly. I held off as the brakes appeared to be working fine. I am now at 87K miles and the brakes have started to squeal.
Is it normal for Disco II brakes to wear so quickly?
How many miles should I expect to get on a set of pads?
What are good and reliable replacement pads and inexpensive source for pads?

rmuller · 01-31-2006, 01:11 PM

I think dealers get bonus points for doing brake jobs.. everytime I go in they tell me i need brakes.

Either get another mechanic to look at it, or take the tire off yourself and take a look. www.dap.com, www.atlanticbritish.com, www.roversnorth.com all sell cheaper alternatives.

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/disco2brakes/ -- Good resource on how to change your pads.

Disco Mike · 01-31-2006, 04:13 PM

It is not uncommon to have a DII go thru pads at that mileage, my first set was gone by 30K.
Face it, you have a heavy truck with small brakes.
Mike J.

keptin · 01-31-2006, 04:42 PM

x2....on DAP, good prices....I would go with DBA brake pads and rotors. x2.....on heavy truck, also keep in mind that the TC system uses the breaks and if its used a lot that will lead to extra wear.

Disco Mike · 01-31-2006, 06:19 PM

I would agree with Josh, DBA rotors are great, but they don't make pads. I tried a couple of different pads with my DBA's and found the Kevlar pads from Atlantic British work best for me.
Don't forget to do a complete brake fluid flush when doing the brakes, it will help give you a firmer pedal.
Mike J.

Muddy Oval · 01-31-2006, 08:13 PM

I found that although EBC rotors are second rate, their Kevlar pad is nice. DBA rotor, EBC pads... nice combo.

Beachrover · 02-06-2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidinsat

I own a 2000 Discovery II. I had the brake pads replaced by the dealer a couple of years back--around 45K miles. Six months ago, the dealer said my pads needed to be replaced and rotor needed to be turned.

Sounds strange.......never heard an LR dealer suggest "turning" rotors before.

Disco Mike · 02-06-2006, 03:29 PM

I saw that post also and it is a hugh mistake to turn Rover rotors. Someone got the wrong end of the stick having this done, the alloy is too soft and the rotors are too this to turn.
When it is time for brakes, if you have a little metal left with no pulsation when stoping, use the rotors one more time with new pads and plan on replacing them on the next brake job somewhere down the road.
Mike J.

FlyWheel · 02-13-2006, 02:26 PM

I am 3K miles into my EBC "Green Stuff" so far. DYI ...new rotors and new pads all around. It really does haul this Disco down. I am quite happy with it so far.

Muddy Oval · 02-13-2006, 04:46 PM

Green stuff are great pads...

01-31-2006, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
davidinsat Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1 Gallery: 0	Brakes '00 Disco II I own a 2000 Discovery II. I had the brake pads replaced by the dealer a couple of years back--around 45K miles. Six months ago, the dealer said my pads needed to be replaced and rotor needed to be turned. Having driven heavy vehicles most of my life I am surprised that brakes would go so quickly. I held off as the brakes appeared to be working fine. I am now at 87K miles and the brakes have started to squeal. Is it normal for Disco II brakes to wear so quickly? How many miles should I expect to get on a set of pads? What are good and reliable replacement pads and inexpensive source for pads?

01-31-2006, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,370 Gallery: 0	I think dealers get bonus points for doing brake jobs.. everytime I go in they tell me i need brakes. Either get another mechanic to look at it, or take the tire off yourself and take a look. www.dap.com, www.atlanticbritish.com, www.roversnorth.com all sell cheaper alternatives. http://www.expeditionexchange.com/disco2brakes/ -- Good resource on how to change your pads. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

01-31-2006, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
keptin Roads?...Where we're going, we don't need roads... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	x2....on DAP, good prices....I would go with DBA brake pads and rotors. x2.....on heavy truck, also keep in mind that the TC system uses the breaks and if its used a lot that will lead to extra wear. __________________ Josh Shapiro DII Photos at www.kep1.com

01-31-2006, 08:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	I found that although EBC rotors are second rate, their Kevlar pad is nice. DBA rotor, EBC pads... nice combo. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

02-13-2006, 02:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
FlyWheel Proud to be an Infidel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,136 Gallery: 0	I am 3K miles into my EBC "Green Stuff" so far. DYI ...new rotors and new pads all around. It really does haul this Disco down. I am quite happy with it so far. __________________ 2001 Disco SE7 .......eventually they will run out of suicide bombers.....

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01-31-2006, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,166 Gallery: 0	It is not uncommon to have a DII go thru pads at that mileage, my first set was gone by 30K. Face it, you have a heavy truck with small brakes. Mike J.

01-31-2006, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,166 Gallery: 0	I would agree with Josh, DBA rotors are great, but they don't make pads. I tried a couple of different pads with my DBA's and found the Kevlar pads from Atlantic British work best for me. Don't forget to do a complete brake fluid flush when doing the brakes, it will help give you a firmer pedal. Mike J.

02-06-2006, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,166 Gallery: 0	I saw that post also and it is a hugh mistake to turn Rover rotors. Someone got the wrong end of the stick having this done, the alloy is too soft and the rotors are too this to turn. When it is time for brakes, if you have a little metal left with no pulsation when stoping, use the rotors one more time with new pads and plan on replacing them on the next brake job somewhere down the road. Mike J.

02-13-2006, 04:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	Green stuff are great pads... __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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