hmm... need some answers - Land Rovers Only

johnnybob06 · 09-23-2007, 07:51 PM

Couple things for ya'll..

1.) Is there any way to change out the hinges on the rear passenger doors so they open wider? I mean, the opening is small enough, but LR could have at least made hinges that open the door more fully!

2.) How much are belt tensioner and/pulleys because I'm getting that chirping noise when the A/C is on.

3. I was looking at the amazing suspension system that these things have and I noticed on the right wheel well, towards the front of the truck, that I've got a shock there, but on the left side, there is nothing there.

4.)My braking really sucks!.. I've heard about different rotors and brake pads ya'll have used... which are the best and how much would they cost to buy AND install?

Just a couple things that I would like answered!

Thanks!!

Disco Mike · 09-23-2007, 08:11 PM

Call me tomorrow .
Mike
303-862-7680

auwesman · 09-23-2007, 09:36 PM

I've got Akebono pads. Under $200.00 for the set, no brake dust! It's been great. Change them yourself and save a ton of money. I believe I heard the last brake change someone paid for cost over $800.00!

Process is SIMPLE!
Are you sure its your pads and roters that are bad? A lot of things can cause bad brakes. I'd check and see how much wear you have on your current pads and roters.

Discoandaboat · 09-24-2007, 05:55 AM

Brakes....
Def go with DBA Slotted/drilled rotors with the Kevlar pads. Disco Mike recommended them to me and they are great. It stops a Disco like an M3.
It did them with a friend who knew what he was doing, but I called around and they are approx $80 per wheel to do. Good luck, that all the answers I got@

stolenheron · 09-24-2007, 09:08 AM

hmm where did yall get your DBA slotted/drilled rotors and the Akebono pads (no brake dust sounds lovely!)?

johnnybob06 · 09-24-2007, 09:17 AM

Wonderful!

You all are amazing!

now, could anyone give me any insight about the other issues??

Thanks again!!

John-Robert

Steph · 09-24-2007, 10:46 AM

The shock thing is your ACE attachment. It only hooks on the pass. side. As for the door, I'm also curious about that, but I think we'll have to live with it

auwesman · 09-24-2007, 03:11 PM

As for the belt tension, when was the belt changed last? I've never had a belt chirp on my rover, but it did on my old ranger and a quick belt swap cured that.

I got my akebono pads from Tony over on LRRForums. I can't locate his # right now, but I'm pretty sure DiscoMike has it.

johnnybob06 · 09-24-2007, 11:12 PM

Hey!

My belt was replaced at 30,000 miles.. I currently have 48,XXX miles... and I've had the vehicle since 33,000 miles.

I bought it at the beginning of January.

Thanks!!

09-23-2007, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnnybob06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deeeeppp South Texas Posts: 199 Gallery: 0	hmm... need some answers Couple things for ya'll.. 1.) Is there any way to change out the hinges on the rear passenger doors so they open wider? I mean, the opening is small enough, but LR could have at least made hinges that open the door more fully! 2.) How much are belt tensioner and/pulleys because I'm getting that chirping noise when the A/C is on. 3. I was looking at the amazing suspension system that these things have and I noticed on the right wheel well, towards the front of the truck, that I've got a shock there, but on the left side, there is nothing there. 4.)My braking really sucks!.. I've heard about different rotors and brake pads ya'll have used... which are the best and how much would they cost to buy AND install? Just a couple things that I would like answered! Thanks!! __________________ 2003 Land Rover SE7 - Stock Hardon Karmon speakers - Stock Navigation System - Cold Weather Package - SLS - ACE

09-23-2007, 09:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
auwesman '00 DII Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 223 Gallery: 0	I've got Akebono pads. Under $200.00 for the set, no brake dust! It's been great. Change them yourself and save a ton of money. I believe I heard the last brake change someone paid for cost over $800.00! Process is SIMPLE! Are you sure its your pads and roters that are bad? A lot of things can cause bad brakes. I'd check and see how much wear you have on your current pads and roters. __________________ '00 DII '07 Toyota Taco War Eagle!

09-24-2007, 09:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,575 Gallery: 6	hmm where did yall get your DBA slotted/drilled rotors and the Akebono pads (no brake dust sounds lovely!)? __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

09-24-2007, 09:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnnybob06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deeeeppp South Texas Posts: 199 Gallery: 0	Wonderful! You all are amazing! now, could anyone give me any insight about the other issues?? Thanks again!! John-Robert __________________ 2003 Land Rover SE7 - Stock Hardon Karmon speakers - Stock Navigation System - Cold Weather Package - SLS - ACE

09-24-2007, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
auwesman '00 DII Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 223 Gallery: 0	As for the belt tension, when was the belt changed last? I've never had a belt chirp on my rover, but it did on my old ranger and a quick belt swap cured that. I got my akebono pads from Tony over on LRRForums. I can't locate his # right now, but I'm pretty sure DiscoMike has it. __________________ '00 DII '07 Toyota Taco War Eagle!

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09-23-2007, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	Call me tomorrow . Mike 303-862-7680

09-24-2007, 05:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Discoandaboat Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 82 Gallery: 0	Brakes.... Def go with DBA Slotted/drilled rotors with the Kevlar pads. Disco Mike recommended them to me and they are great. It stops a Disco like an M3. It did them with a friend who knew what he was doing, but I called around and they are approx $80 per wheel to do. Good luck, that all the answers I got@

09-24-2007, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Steph Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outaouais,Quebec,Canada Posts: 348 Gallery: 0	The shock thing is your ACE attachment. It only hooks on the pass. side. As for the door, I'm also curious about that, but I think we'll have to live with it

09-24-2007, 11:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnnybob06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deeeeppp South Texas Posts: 199 Gallery: 0	Hey! My belt was replaced at 30,000 miles.. I currently have 48,XXX miles... and I've had the vehicle since 33,000 miles. I bought it at the beginning of January. Thanks!! __________________ 2003 Land Rover SE7 - Stock Hardon Karmon speakers - Stock Navigation System - Cold Weather Package - SLS - ACE

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