What is a good front brake pads? - Land Rovers Only

AdrianL · 05-05-2005, 05:20 AM

I am in need of replacing front brake pads on my 95 LWB and want to see what brand has low dust and noise free pads.
Thanks.

hamrendan · 05-05-2005, 08:09 AM

Thats funny, I always look for low dust pads for my Audi's, but the thought never accured to me on the rover.. probably because less dust equals less bite ( maybe not so true in newer generations of pads )... I have always had good luck with Padgid.. not sure if they make them for the Dubs.. Lockheed I think is the maker of the original pads.. I think British Pacific had a special on pads on thier deal of the day last week.. Anyway, Call them up they will get you a good deal on what ever type of pad you decide on.. Remember there is a WIDE price range for these pads.. good pads will set you back more.. I remember buying a complete set of Lockheed pads for $68 bucks about 6 years ago..They will also give you good advice on which ones are right for your type of driving.. You can probably pick up a cheap set from NAPA too.

Here is my advice on the noise,,, The PO on my Rover had put 2 of the pads on the wrong side.. there is usually one side of the pad that is cut at an angle to avoid making the pad chatter ( which causes the noise ) this cut edge should be the leading edge as the rotor turns into it. Also, if your pads do NOT come with a backing on top of the metal plate, then its a good idea to put some brake pad anti squeal on the back of the pads, at least a few hours before you put the pads on.. ( 24 hours is better ) .. If you do both of those things you will have noise free pads for the duration of thier service life..

Ohh and get a MOTIVE power bleeder.. they are the best!!... Best $40.00 investment I have ever made..

AdrianL · 05-05-2005, 09:04 AM

It is just that there are wide range of pads and brands but wanted to make sure I am getting the best one.

Landy-Andy · 05-05-2005, 10:28 PM

Hi AdrianL
Cant really help you with selecting a brand...but,

I have noticed that a lot of after-market pads dont have the little wires that plug into the brake wear sensor plug.
They fit & work just fine, but you will not have any sensors working that will tell you when they are worn down to "replace" level.

Just a thought before you go shopping...

Andy

lonestarrover · 05-06-2005, 03:09 PM

I have found Mintex brand made in England work well and don't squeak. They cost abot $40 to $50.

05-05-2005, 05:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
AdrianL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crystal MN Posts: 162 Gallery: 0	What is a good front brake pads? I am in need of replacing front brake pads on my 95 LWB and want to see what brand has low dust and noise free pads. Thanks.

05-05-2005, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
hamrendan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cottonwood CA near Redding Posts: 206 Gallery: 0	Brakes.. ask a pro.. ( not me! ) Thats funny, I always look for low dust pads for my Audi's, but the thought never accured to me on the rover.. probably because less dust equals less bite ( maybe not so true in newer generations of pads )... I have always had good luck with Padgid.. not sure if they make them for the Dubs.. Lockheed I think is the maker of the original pads.. I think British Pacific had a special on pads on thier deal of the day last week.. Anyway, Call them up they will get you a good deal on what ever type of pad you decide on.. Remember there is a WIDE price range for these pads.. good pads will set you back more.. I remember buying a complete set of Lockheed pads for $68 bucks about 6 years ago..They will also give you good advice on which ones are right for your type of driving.. You can probably pick up a cheap set from NAPA too. Here is my advice on the noise,,, The PO on my Rover had put 2 of the pads on the wrong side.. there is usually one side of the pad that is cut at an angle to avoid making the pad chatter ( which causes the noise ) this cut edge should be the leading edge as the rotor turns into it. Also, if your pads do NOT come with a backing on top of the metal plate, then its a good idea to put some brake pad anti squeal on the back of the pads, at least a few hours before you put the pads on.. ( 24 hours is better ) .. If you do both of those things you will have noise free pads for the duration of thier service life.. Ohh and get a MOTIVE power bleeder.. they are the best!!... Best $40.00 investment I have ever made.. __________________ Any advice given in this forum is my 2 cents, which is roughly the value of said advice! Dan Hamren 93 LWB "Dubya" AKA "The Beast"

05-05-2005, 09:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
AdrianL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crystal MN Posts: 162 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the advice. It is just that there are wide range of pads and brands but wanted to make sure I am getting the best one.

05-05-2005, 10:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Landy-Andy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beautiful British Columbia, Canada Posts: 124 Gallery: 0	Brake pads.... Hi AdrianL Cant really help you with selecting a brand...but, I have noticed that a lot of after-market pads dont have the little wires that plug into the brake wear sensor plug. They fit & work just fine, but you will not have any sensors working that will tell you when they are worn down to "replace" level. Just a thought before you go shopping... Andy

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05-06-2005, 03:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
lonestarrover Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 57 Gallery: 0	I have found Mintex brand made in England work well and don't squeak. They cost abot $40 to $50.

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