At what mileage on average does the disc brakes needed replacing? I've heard that once the discs worn down over 1mm, discs would need replacing, is this true?
Mine has done 36k, and I could feel the edge of the disc deffo worn down at least 1mm.

Also, I've heard that its best to change gearbox fluid at 40k, even tho its supposedly sealed for life.

I ask the question, because the dealer have promise a full service FOC..

Any advice would much appreciated

If in doubt n brakes i would change them. i cant remember exactly when i changed mine but i think it was around 40,000 miles. Generally it depends on your driving style and the sort of journeys etc rather than mileage. If there is a lip on the Disc it sounds like it is tome to renew especially if paid for by dealer

Thanks, but somehow I got a feeling that it would not be replaced as this service is FOC...

as for gearbox oil for the sake of a couple of hundred quid itll give peace of mind and saves the cost of a gearbox overhaul at like 2k money well spent onto no6 Range Rover

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Does it really cost a couple of hundred pounds just to change gearbox fluid?

thats pretty good when you consider what you are replacing youve got a big gauze filter a few seals and a new pan gasket then the oil which i believe you cant use std ATF red fluid i just get everything from LR the fluid is bout £100-£150 could be really special but i doubt it the only reason i get it all from LR is i know it all pukka and tested stuf onto no6 Range Rover

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speedymarktd6 wrote:

thats pretty good when you consider what you are replacing youve got a big gauze filter a few seals and a new pan gasket then the oil which i believe you cant use std ATF red fluid i just get everything from LR the fluid is bout £100-£150 could be really special but i doubt it the only reason i get it all from LR is i know it all pukka and tested stuf

If like me you're used to working on old Land Rovers then yes it was just a case of a drain plug and a filler hole, dead easy!

Sadly, things have advanced a little now.

I remember doing this job on my Series 3 and seeing lots of bit of metal teeth in the drained oil....it didn't seem to bother the old girl, built to last back then! Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top
1998 90 TUL FFR Hard Top XD Wolf
1993 90 Tdi

*Gone: L405 4.4 VSE, L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

Well...took it down today for a free service, and asked for the gearbox fluid change, he told me fluid alone would cost in the region of £110-£120. I guess the fluid must be really good then, anyway I've told him to go ahead, and also have those side steps fitted as well

I've also asked him for a quote on front discs and pads fitted, he quoted me around £350 fitted, I think that is very reasonable, do you guys think its about right?

read this first...

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic125.html Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top
1998 90 TUL FFR Hard Top XD Wolf
1993 90 Tdi

*Gone: L405 4.4 VSE, L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

Thanks again Do you know of any Range Rover indy in the Manc area ?

I will of course still be taking it to the dealer for servicing, but minor jobs wil be taking it to the indy...

Sadly I don't, but the Indy I take mine too is NOT a Land Rover specialist, you don't need to be to fit brakes, any grease monkey can do those.

If I were you I'd be looking for a friendly local garage that does tyres, exhausts brakes etc and go down, have a bit of banter with them and they'll soon do deals for you.

For example, my local place does all 4 wheels balanced for me for £20. My local LRD wanted £23+VAT each corner! Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top
1998 90 TUL FFR Hard Top XD Wolf
1993 90 Tdi

*Gone: L405 4.4 VSE, L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

I also had my Pads / Discs done by the local friendly garage - Far cheaper and more reliable - Dont Forget the Brake Sensors though?!?! ithink from memory they were around £12


I've told him to go ahead, and also have those side steps fitted as well

Also Kin what have they quoted for fitting the steps?

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I also had my Pads / Discs done by the local friendly garage - Far cheaper and more reliable - Dont Forget the Brake Sensors though?!?! ithink from memory they were around £12


I've told him to go ahead, and also have those side steps fitted as well

Also Kin what have they quoted for fitting the steps?

They quoted me £400 fitted, as part of the deal of buying the TDV8

BTW someone over in the PH forum recommended this Landrover indy

http://www.a1-landrover-specialists.co.uk/

Anyone has any experience with them?