DIY Brake & Rotors

[rchase]

I have looked through the forum and so far can not come across a DIY brake and rotor change for the LR3. Overall it seems to be like any other brake/rotor change it would just be reassuring and helpful if anyone knew of where I could see a detailed DIY. Thanks for the help, much appreciated!

 

[joecool509]

Hope this helps. This is for my 07HSE. The pdf was too big so I cannot add pics. If you need them, then I can put them up else where.
Remove the wheel and tire.

Release the brake hose bracket from the wheel knuckle.
Remove the bolt.
CAUTION: The brake pad wear indicator sensor is easily damaged. Do not use a lever to remove the sensor. Use fingers only. LH side only: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.

Remove the brake caliper lower bolt.

Remove the brake pads. Rotate the brake caliper upwards. Remove the two clips.

Remove the brake caliper upper bolt.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose. Tie the brake caliper housing aside.

Remove the brake caliper anchor plate. Remove the 2 bolts.

Remove the brake disc. Remove the Torx screw.
Installation
Make sure the brake disc and hub mating surfaces are clean.
Install the brake disc.
Tighten the Torx screw to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) .
Install the anchor plate.
Tighten the bolts to 275 Nm (203 ft. lbs.) .
Install the brake caliper housing and fit the top bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) .
Install the brake pads.
Install the two clips.
Rotate the brake caliper downwards.
Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) .
Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the wheel knuckle.
Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) .
Install the wheel and tire.
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.) .
Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.

 

[rchase]

also, if my sensors have not gone off yet do i still need to replace them?

 

[gtc]

also, if my sensors have not gone off yet do i still need to replace them?

Technically no, as long as you don't break 'em when you remove and reinstall the pads. I seem to break them fairly regular on all three of my cars so I've given up and just spend the extra $15 for each sensor. That being said, the ones on the LR3 (mainly the rear) are are a pain to plug in...

 

[merrion13]

Rchase, if you end up doing this and feel like documenting with pictures for the forum that would be awesome.

 

[RichL73]

check this out ..hope it helps
http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=4184

 

[rchase]

I would have, but I think RichL73 post with the brake bible does the trick! Thanks for that! When I dug into it the grinding was not from my pads (even though they were low and I swapped rotors and pads anyway) I had a bad barring in the right front. $244.00 later + pads and rotors I am good to go!

 

[huelsmma]

http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11748/Bodsys_Brake_Bible_V1.3~0.pdf

 

[huelsmma]

Woops didnt read that last post! But this guide allowed me to change all 4 rotors&pads