Hi All

New to Land Rovers so I'm after some advice.

I have a 1996 Discovery XS 3.9 and I want to change the brake discs all round. Can some one please tell me the hub nut size before I start to strip the discs.
Also do I need to put in any new gaskets etc?

I've just changed all the shock and springs which was quite a nice easy job, just can't get used to using 17mm and 19mm spanners, where as most cars use 13mm!!

Many thanks

David

David
I've just ordered replacement front discs and pads from Frogs Island. http://www.frogsisland4x4shop.com/ They wanted to supply a 2" box spanner so I guess that answers the first question. As to Gaskets and seals you will need them plus lock tabs and thread lock. I recommend new pad retaining pins and springs also. If you want to do the job right you'll need a light/medium duty torque wrench and mag mounted dial indicator to check hub and shaft end float. Screw Fix do them for good price. I'm replacing my solid discs for the drilled and grooved discs. If they impress me then I might do the same on the rears to keep the balance. I don't do a lot of towing so I'm not going to ventilated discs just yet as it means changing the calipers on my model. If brake fade becomes a problem then I might upgrade. Hope this helps.

it is a 2" on the hub nut, the only problem with the box spanner is that there is no way or torquing it up correctly as it does not fit onto a torque wrench.

hi
if i remember right (its a few years since i done them)

the 300 is 52mm you can get a socket that fits a torque wrench,

the 200 i did was smaller? 50mm


kevin

That sounds like me Willy Eckerslike!

Thanks for the info, I'm now off to get a 52mm socket!

David

David, In case you don't have the manual, tighten the adjusting nut whilst rotating the hub to get it to seat properly, up to 45 lbs/ft. that should take up any slack. Release the nut and re-tighten to 3 lbs/ft. Fit the tab washer and lock nut. (Here's the best bit.) Tighten the lock nut to 74 lbs/ft whilst holding the adjusting nut stationery with a spanner. (Did anyone at Haynes actually do this job because I'd like to know how they get that spanner in?) I suppose this is why they suggest you check the hub end float (0.010mm) to make sure you haven't crushed the bearings. My advice is not to bend the lock tab until you've got it right.