My '05 LR3 just had its 52,500 mile service. All is well.
The dealership said the brake pads have about 3,000 to 6,000 miles left. He offered to replace the pads and brakes now, for $1,400. Or, I could wait until the replace brake notice appeared on the dashboard. I asked why I couldn't simply replace the brake pads now, and keep the rotors. The brakes work well, and there are no noises or indication of scouring. (I read the previous post on best pads to use. Why don't dealers tell us that the existing sensors will work with new pads?)
The rep told me that these are heavy vehicles and the brakes need to be replaced every 30,000 to 50,000 miles.
I'm skeptical (and shocked). Is the dealer right? Do LR3s need an entire set of new brakes every 50,000 miles, even if nothing is wrong.
Thanks.
The dealership said the brake pads have about 3,000 to 6,000 miles left. He offered to replace the pads and brakes now, for $1,400. Or, I could wait until the replace brake notice appeared on the dashboard. I asked why I couldn't simply replace the brake pads now, and keep the rotors. The brakes work well, and there are no noises or indication of scouring. (I read the previous post on best pads to use. Why don't dealers tell us that the existing sensors will work with new pads?)
The rep told me that these are heavy vehicles and the brakes need to be replaced every 30,000 to 50,000 miles.
I'm skeptical (and shocked). Is the dealer right? Do LR3s need an entire set of new brakes every 50,000 miles, even if nothing is wrong.
Thanks.