disc and pad change

Me Again lads, ive looked for a disc and pad change link or thread but could not find any. Are there any links used by you guys ,Im totaly sure most of you could do it asleep with a Teradactyle pecking at your nuts but personal, i have never attempted brakes so would value some input. looking forward to your comments

When in doubt, consult RAVE? About the only warning is that you then bleed the system very thoroughly. Again, see RAVE.

rasheed said:

When in doubt, consult RAVE? About the only warning is that you then bleed the system very thoroughly. Again, see RAVE.

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And why would you need to bleed the system when you change discs and pads?

You should not have to disturb brake fluid unless you encounter damage when you get close up.

Make sure you have some decent good fitting sockets before you start as bolts can be pretty tight, blow torch to heat up can be pretty useful., and G clamp to press in pistons. I also needed to change the Guide Pin Bolts as they were ceased up!

If you are suitably prepared it is easy.

You sound like a total novice so be careful - it is the brakes!! If you intend on running an old RR you will have to learn quick - there are lots uf much more complicated stuff that will go wrong...

Steve

Changing the discs and pads on the P38 is very easy indeed.

The only problem I encounted was the disc retaining screws would not come out, I had to drill them out, which was very easy indeed, but I did not have new ones to replace them, not that they are required really.

So when you buy the discs and pads, I would buy 4 new disc retaining screws too.

I found the guide pins fine, I added new grease to these while I did the job.

Hi try this Brake Job Range Rover 4.0/4.6 I found it very informative

Take a Brake!
A Step By Step Guide to Replacing Pads, Disks & Overhauling Callipers. Often when the pads need changing, the callipers could do with attention too, as the pistons tend to stick, so with new disks needed as well as pads, I decided to look at all three jobs in one go.

Hi.

If you put your location in the lovely people on here can offer to help if we are near.....havn't been near to anyone yet though...

Disc change is no more involved other than removing calipers. Unless the caliper pistons have seized causing rapid wear of pads (Especially on the rears), just remove the calipers and remove disc retaining screw, pull disc off and replace with new one.
No need to bleed brakes unless you replace the seals or break the fluid lines. That said, it's a good idea to replace the brake fluid every 3 years or so in case there is dirt in the system. ABS systems like clean fluid, it does not cause valve blockages and stickiness.

Lads there are some great tips there thanks. Im not a total novice to cars , internal combustion engines etc but this is my 1st rangie and thought i would draw on your experience Thanks again