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Non LR dealer brake job
I highly doubt you need new rotors at 24,000 miles. Have a tech show you the micrometer readings (thickness) of the rotors to prove that they are outside tolerance. I also doubt that $700 will get you OEM pads & rotors, and cover labor. That alone is the replacement cost for OEM pads & rotors...- 94speedster
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LR4 Halogen Bulb Upgrading - Highly Recommended
UPDATE 2... Both CV H11 "low beams" went out again at 88K miles (30K miles for life of bulb, and 11.5 months). Still on the original "high beam" upgraded Philips H7s - and that's 88K miles! Nice... I did notice that the price on Amazon for the CV H11s has gone up to $31.52. I did not have...- 94speedster
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Lr4 Brakes
Hi MBW. Apologies for the delayed reply - I haven't been on this board in a while! I chose not to replace the wear sensors. I found the rear sensor to be easy to replace, but the front was a real PITA as you need to remove the massive plastic wheel-well liner and I kept breaking the...- 94speedster
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2014 LR4 lux delivery
I like how this thread has turned to assessing the direction of the "Disco" platform... To the OP - your car looks great, enjoy it! To the recent posters - What attracted me to the brand in the first place back in the '90s was the no-nonsense approach to off-roading, yet an elegance that made...- 94speedster
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Most fun I've had driving int he snow in a while
Snow tires are everything for three reasons: 1) stickiness on ice, 2) snow tractions, and 3) turning ability in deep snow. IMHO, the two best dedicated winter tire brands are Bridgestone Blizzak & Nokians. Why? They meet all three requirements. *Tire compound really determines #1, and tire...- 94speedster
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Lr4 Brakes
Lexman - DYI oil change is a piece of cake. Check out my DIY thread. It's easy, and only tool is a $110 pump off Amazon. You'll also need to buy the "special" oil and the filter. As our engines are sourced through Jaguar, I pay $25 for the Jaguar XF filter (rather than $50 for the same...- 94speedster
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Lr4 Brakes
Update. As previously posted, I replaced my original pads at 40k miles. I keep a close watch on both rotor thickness and pad thickness (I have my own garage at the racetrack with lift), and FINALLY replaced all four original rotors at 80K miles! Rotors still had 1-2mm until min, but the pads...- 94speedster
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Winter tire advice needed
This is a great point! My wife and I are well versed in snow tires that have worn down and lost grip.... All confidence is lost in the snow - not just slowing corner speeds and lost traction! The Blizzaks get about 20k miles until they wear down - at which point spring/summer is here and they...- 94speedster
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Winter tire advice needed
Good question. I used to run a previous version of the Michelin X-Ice on our BMW X3 when that "SAV" came out. We screwed around with Pirellis & other winter tires, but the X-Ice was the BEST both on ice & in deep SNOW. The problem with the X3 was that the car was based on a 3-series car...- 94speedster
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2011 LR4 Metropolis - DIY service at 80k
Just a bleed using my Motive Bleeder... Great point regarding the ABS - I'm not sure. I did not change the engine air filter this time... -B- 94speedster
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Winter tire advice needed
Sure. Let me first ask - where do you live? Your signature says Iowa. A quick Google search yields that Iowa gets 23-39 inches of snow per winter. In Park City, we get 350 inches. Five miles to our southwest as the crow flies (Alta), they get 550 inches annually. Yes, we get a LOT of snow...- 94speedster
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Winter tire advice needed
Our LR4 runs Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60s on our 20" wheels. I bought my latest pair from Tire Rack for $1,222.60. They are awesome in deep snow and on ice/packed snow. We buy them every year around October for mount on Nov. 1st, and run them all 12 months. Last year's tire lasted 30k miles...- 94speedster
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2011 LR4 Metropolis - DIY service at 80k
Guys, Spent Saturday under the LR4 at my track garage... Completed the following: *Rotor replacement (all 4 wheels) *Brake Pad replacement (all 4 wheels) *E-Brake adjustment *Brake Fluid Bleed *Oil Change *Filter Change First off, I downloaded "Botsy's Brake Bible" for the LR3 in PDF and had...- 94speedster
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"Mic"ing my brake rotor
Drilling could work - nice solution. One way to check the rotor depth is to take off the caliper... That gives you access to the entire cross-section of the rotor away from the back plate. Rotate the rotor with a gloved hand and you can check it across the radius & full circumference...- 94speedster
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Dealer Price Gouging
Great post swmrdrn... I still seek out the "special" Castrol oil, but always do a price check at both the Rover & Jaguar dealers before buying... I find the Jaguar dealer to be cheaper on average by about 10-15%, and on top of that they give me an additional 15% shop discount (pays to be nice...- 94speedster
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Dealer Price Gouging
Total BS, and unfortunately the norm... "Factory Land Rover" oil filters seem to range in cost from $48-68 (based on dealer). Buying the same filter from Jaguar (LR4 engine is also in the 5 liter XF) the cost is under $30. Buying OEM aftermarket is under $20. HUGE mark-up. Invest the...- 94speedster
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Oil and filter change (vacuum method) - Video
Thanks for posting. The video really helps. I have a Mityvac as well, and it is a breeze!- 94speedster
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Brake Pads and Rotors
My 2011 LR4 just hit 77,500 miles yesterday - so I decided to take a good look at the brake pads and rotors last night. I have a scissor lift, so took the wheels off and pulled out a flashlight and micrometer... My rotors are original, and now have 77,500 miles on them. The fronts are down...- 94speedster
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2014 LR4 from Frankfurt
Sure - if I run the proper math, it comes out to 23mpg using the US scale. I'll take it! -B- 94speedster
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2014 LR4 from Frankfurt
Why can't we get the Diesel that yields 35+mpg??? Our 28 months from new 2011 now has 73k on the odometer, and I am tired of paying $600+/month in gas bills... -B- 94speedster
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Alignments
For the LR4, it needed more front toe... I'll post the specs once I take it in to the alignment shop. It will be 6 weeks since I don't put on the winter tires until November 1st... -B- 94speedster
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Alignments
Sure. Align the car to the "factory" specifications, and then monitor tire wear. If you have uneven tire wear, then you need to change the specs! The LR3 factory specs were WAY off, and we corded our first set of front tires at 8k miles. So we altered the camber & toe (up front), and got...- 94speedster
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Alignments
Go local, and stay away from the dealer. The factory-recommended alignment specs are off, and will result in uneven wear on the tires. I have four cars (LR4 & 3 911s) and take them all to a local alignment specialist. His is a family business, and his wife runs the front office. They charge...- 94speedster
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Lr4 Brakes
I believe you! :smile: I'm just trying to figure out why??? The weight of the cars across those model years has not changed, and I think they all have the same calipers and brake pad compounds. I could be wrong though... I'm not generally a conspiracy theorist, but I did have a local BMW...- 94speedster
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First service denied?
We have the same local (and only) Utah dealer. Service department is notorious for following protocol, so get to know the guys that do the actual work... Living in Utah, I would recommend changing the oil every 7500 miles due to our extreme climate. This was validated by Bob (head tech at...- 94speedster
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