Singvogel
Well-Known Member
Hi,
It's an absolute piece of cake - no problems. Take out 1 bolt and the calipers swing up out of the way - discs are straight forward bolt on. Simple tools only - I used a cheapy 4" G-cramp from B&Q to push back the pistons.
I suggest you follow the step by step instructions in the Haynes Manual.
You might have the usual rusty bolt to deal with but I use Wurth Rost Off Ice (get it on eBay) which freezes them and breaks the rust, much better than WD40 type stuff on it's own.
Best pads and discs to get are by EBC - I use their 'greenstuff' pads - more bite and last 3 times longer than the standard LandRover ones. Their discs don't seem to rust like the originals either.
Check their website or Phone them and ask for discount - usually works - fast delivery - no probs - I wouldn't buy any other brand.
Hope that helps.
DIY - save a packet.
Singvogel.
teddywood1
Well-Known Member
I have always taken the caliper of and rested it on a block to save trying to strech the brake hose and also taken the fluid resvior cap off then you need to get the 2 screws out with a cross headed srcrew driver now here is the tricky point if they will not come out just drill the heads of them and as soon as you have the disc off then get a pair of pliers and unscrew them once the disc is off they have not tention on them and they should come out no problems hope this helps
Singvogel
Well-Known Member
I would agree with that Hippo - I too would caution against over-estimating capabilities, or over-encourage the inexperienced amongst us. These are brakes right enough and safety should come first.
With the help of a competent friend and a Haynes Manual you should have no trouble. Haynes is essential for folks who are into this DIY mechanics for perhaps the first time.
Yes -its a good idea to support the calliper from underneath or even use some strong string to hold the weight of it.
Singvogel.
Looey
New Member
Never skimp on safety critical parts, ditto what Singvogel said re EBC parts.
Only try it yourself if you feel confident, NEVER use the jack on its own. (emergency wheel change only). You can get velcro tape, great for when you need to hang stuff out of the way, or as a temp fix on things hanging off! better than string and many times reuseable.
Only try it yourself if you feel confident, NEVER use the jack on its own. (emergency wheel change only). You can get velcro tape, great for when you need to hang stuff out of the way, or as a temp fix on things hanging off! better than string and many times reuseable.
Singvogel
Well-Known Member
That's great idea about the velcro, Looey.
I've got my old army velcro belt which I must remember to use next time around.
Now why didn't I think of that, then? Don't answer!
S.
markyzs180
Active Member
As others have stated, get a haynes manual, read it then have a go. Easy job really, do take note of the pads though, they are handed but will fit either way and if you do pop them in the wrong way round they will squeal like hell!!
Zoolander - You are supposed to undo the nipple to push the caliper back, makes it loads easier and stops the risk of damaging any of the seals in the master cylinder, never bother myself tho
Zoolander - You are supposed to undo the nipple to push the caliper back, makes it loads easier and stops the risk of damaging any of the seals in the master cylinder, never bother myself tho
Andrew McIntyre
Active Member
You may find that the disc is well stuck to the hub if it hasn't been off before, mine were, luckily I had a 3 leg puller to get them off, otherwise I would have struggled. I had tried tempting them off with a hammer but if I'd have hit then any harder I could well have damaged them. Of course that's not a problem if your fitting new ones, but it would have been a pain without the extractors.
Andrew McIntyre
Active Member
Just watched the video, am I mistaken, or has he fitted the wrong pad to the right hand side of the disc? I'm sure the taper is at the bottom, which suggests that one should be on the left hand side of the nearside disc.
What do you think chaps?
Pikey
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markyzs180
Active Member
heres a good link about fitting the pads correctly, remember when reading it
LH = passenger side
RH = drivers side
Freelander - FRONT BRAKE NOISE - SQUEAL - Land Rover
LH = passenger side
RH = drivers side
Freelander - FRONT BRAKE NOISE - SQUEAL - Land Rover
Blooming marvelous, all. Thank you very much for all the good advice, including the safety advice. I have just changed pads on my Mercedes 190E, with the help of a good friend who is far more knowledgeable on these things than me. Will let you know how I got on. Hopefully getting to do it this week or next weekend. Thanks again.
Briggsy1980
Member
'Best pads and discs to get are by EBC - I use their 'greenstuff' pads - more bite and last 3 times longer than the standard LandRover ones. Their discs don't seem to rust like the originals either.'
Just ordered my EBC grooved discs and green stuff pads. They'll be going on in Jan with a new set of tyres and will sort the tracking at the same time. Will hopefully notice a difference with all that as not cheap!
Just ordered my EBC grooved discs and green stuff pads. They'll be going on in Jan with a new set of tyres and will sort the tracking at the same time. Will hopefully notice a difference with all that as not cheap!
