Comments on: DIY: Part I — Replacing Rear Rotors and Brake Pads on a Land Rover Discovery II

By: Danny Mavromatis

Danny Mavromatis — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:47:52 +0000

Thanks for the update! Hope it's #1 in your case as well… I always stick with genuine parts and I have been fine.

By: Joshua Labeda

Joshua Labeda — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:22:43 +0000

Danny-

Finally talked with a mechanic. There are multiple factors that go into play on this one. The braking system of the Disco II is computerized. The ABS sensors pick up any kind of vibration. Using cheap product, or rotors that are slightly out of true will cause vibration that will trigger the computer. There is also a modulator and brake fluid pump that can also be damaged with compression of the pistons. I am hoping that it is #1 in my case. I did buy cheaper product that was on sale. They had a good fit, but I can tell it wasn't the quality that I took off. I will let you know very soon.

By: Danny Mavromatis

Danny Mavromatis — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:52:44 +0000

Not sure about that problem… I was lucky to not have to deal with it… please post a reply if you find a solution.

By: Josh Labeda

Josh Labeda — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:54 +0000

Instructions were great. Only problem now is related to Jim DiLisio’s. After replacing the front pads and rotors I know have the Three Amigos as I have found them refered to on the web. ABS, TC, and Down Hill Warning. I didn’t have a problem before the change. Did I just not clean my ABS sensor well enough. Any suggestions?

By: Jim DiLisio

Jim DiLisio — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:10:21 +0000

I am about to embark on new rotors & pads for my 2000 Disco II. I have another pending problem. The ABS, TC and Down Hill warning lights are lit on my dash. I have read that this is likely the ABS sensor, probably front. When I do brakes, how can I find out if left or right sensor is bad? Are they easy to install?

By: robinson

robinson — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:34:39 +0000

great instruction, it helped me prepair. the screw that holds the rotors in place are used in the assembly process. the screw helps center rotor prior to wheel installment. not required, the 5 (five lugs that weight about 1 pound per are enough to hold rotor in place.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 29 May 2007 02:07:24 +0000

Great writeup. Will help a lot
I belive the rotor placement screws are posi-drive (as most of the screws on a LR are) and not philips (although they look similar). These screws do strip easily, so the point is usually moot. A philips might work ok if the screw is not frozen into the rotor.
If no brake fluid has been topped off since the last brake job, there should be no spillage i. If it is topped off….you can always clamp the flex line and open the bleeder to get the extra fluid out when you press the piston back.

By: Danny Mavromatis

Danny Mavromatis — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:22:34 +0000

Still here guys…

By: Willi

Willi — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:53:41 +0000

Danny, are you still alive? Danny?

By: Max

Max — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:03:36 +0000

Danny, I hope you don’t die in a firey ball one day when your wheels fall off or your brakes fail you.