John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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Ok... daft question:
Just looked at the visual healthcheck sheet that Duckworths kindly did for me last time my D3 was in (last week) - hadn't read it until now...
It has a note on it that the front pads are down to 5mm, and "will probably need changing at the next service" - (that's in 4K miles).
I'm going away tomorrow for ten days tomorrow and will be towing a heavy rib up and down some hills (braked trailer and I'm not heavy on the brakes generally). I'll do about 1K miles, and will tow the rib for about half of this.
Question is, how much is 5mm (cue p*** takes  )?  Not sure if that's a lot, or not much...
Should I:
i. not worry about it - it's plenty to get me through until end of next week.
ii. get them changed asap - 5mm is not very much at all...
Thanks very much!
John 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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| Re: Embarrassing question about brake pads... |
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John C wrote:
i. not worry about it - it's plenty to get me through until end of next week.
ii. get them changed asap - 5mm is not very much at all...
 I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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| 11th Jul 2009 6:05 pm |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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Brill - thanks v. much!
 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 11th Jul 2009 6:17 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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I wouldn't believe too much what the dealers guess as to how much is left .
My last service the dealers said the pads were 40 % worn . Only been on for 15000 miles ..last set i got 51000 out of them  G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 11th Jul 2009 6:28 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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Think new ones are only 8-9mm from memory..... Cheers
Simon
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| 11th Jul 2009 6:52 pm |
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Jean-Paul
Member Since: 07 Jun 2009
Location: Athens
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in my car the check brake pads fault code is on! what should I do ? (besides changing brake pads!)
is there any warning cable or something that I need ot change in order for the code to go away (after replacing the brake pads) or i am obliged to visit the workshop ? J.p
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| 12th Jul 2009 10:05 am |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Jean-Paul
If the wear sensor is now showing activation in the display, it will only dissappear once the pads have been changed and a NEW wear sensor installed, you can either do it yourself (pads & sensor) as it is very easy or take it to your local LR dealer or specialist I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 12th Jul 2009 1:08 pm |
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Jean-Paul
Member Since: 07 Jun 2009
Location: Athens
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ok great !!! I have already ordered new brake pads and new sensor. I just wanted to know if the car needs to reset in the dealer. !! thank you.... J.p
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| 12th Jul 2009 7:37 pm |
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Roel
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
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The warning also goes away as long as you keep on your brakes.
If the sensor wears down the a small wire wears away. So when you push the sensor against the disk the contact is made again. So everytime you release the brake you get the bong with the brake pad message. Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
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| 13th Jul 2009 8:18 am |
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discoverydog
Member Since: 17 Jul 2009
Location: huddersfield
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hi.
ive just bought a disco 3 . took it to farnell landrover for a service and they said i had a 1000 miles left on rear pads. i bought a set of rear pads off ebay for 35 quid and took me an hour to fit . the pads i took off had about 6mm left on ..the brand new ones had 13mm on so i reckon they were still good for a few thousand not the one thou they said . anyway new pads are in and working fine . Discodog
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| 17th Jul 2009 9:47 pm |
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Mac OSX
Member Since: 07 Jun 2007
Location: Newry
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Approx 20K miles.
Intermittent whistle from rear left. Stopped when brakes applied.
Garage (independent) found pads worn down to metal, disc cut but not so bad as to be changed.
No ALARMS. So much for alarm system. D3 HSE Diesel Auto 2005 Zambezi Silver.
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| 19th Jul 2009 11:02 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Thats because the D3 has only got wear sensors on the front left, and rear right wheels
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| 19th Jul 2009 11:15 pm |
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Roel
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: home
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And only at the inner pad not at both. A check with your eye and a mirror could prevent this. Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
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| 20th Jul 2009 9:16 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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What's the recommended pad thickness before changing? I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 20th Jul 2009 9:27 am |
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Roel
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: home
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The sensor wears through at about 3 to 4 mm.
You could go lower but I would check them regulary. If you do a lot off long distance driving, pads hardly wear. If you go off-road you could easily loose 1 mm in a day.
But then pads aren't that expensive so I would change them early. Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
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