Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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My passenger window hadn't been moving, just a twitch, so went into local dealer. Somehow there was now nothing wrong with it but they did advise me of some other points (I am at 28k miles and first set of discs and front pads):
Front pads were at 70% and discs showing signs of wear and so would need new discs and pads at a bargain price of £544 (£172 from advanced factors).
Rear pads had been changed and needed new discs and pads, as they were not Land Rover pads, at £423 (£154 from AF) and they could service the EPB for an additional £54.
Also needs wipers all round, but that is only £65.
So apart from the extortionate prices, how many sets of pads should a set of discs last, it's not a sports car so shouldn't have racing brakes, surely you should expect a set of discs to last longer than one set of original pads or is there something wrong in the design? Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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2 or 3 sets of pads to a set of discs, depending on wear/corrosion 
Much easier for a dealer to sting you for a set of discs at the same time. Easy money for them
More to the point, over £1000 to replace discs, pads and look at the EPB  My D3 Build Thread
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| 29th Dec 2014 10:59 am |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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£1000 not including calipers though! A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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| 29th Dec 2014 11:22 am |
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G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
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very good Idea...... 
Or 'Sponsor' Dave to Sticker up his Disco with MMP ... Advertising in Glasgow area....
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| 29th Dec 2014 12:25 pm |
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Trackman
Member Since: 16 Apr 2010
Location: Glasgow
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Think I will be doing that job myself then.
Was it Taggarts, sounds like their pricing ?
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| 29th Dec 2014 2:42 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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No, it was the one that's normally the cheapest in the area by quite a way.
After previous experiences I'm not saying who.  Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
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| 29th Dec 2014 4:35 pm |
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sd1v8
Member Since: 05 Feb 2014
Location: Staffordshire
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It seems these days that pads and discs get changed at the same time. From the dealers point of view it's a lot easier and safer to bed in new pads on new discs. I went to fit New front pads to the d3 but the discs were near the minimum thickness and new pads (only) just runs the risk of hot spotting and warping during bedding on an uneven disc and having to do the whole lot again.
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| 1st Jan 2015 7:12 pm |
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anjo14
Member Since: 27 Apr 2012
Location: Lanarkshire
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So its the other LR dealership on the South side of Glasgow.
Dave get Mikey to do your work and save the dosh. D3 TDV6 S MY2005
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| 1st Jan 2015 7:16 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Mine has just had first mot and 3rd service, now done 32K till on original discs and pads and all still good. Tow a large TA caravan on a regular basis as well. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
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| 1st Jan 2015 7:28 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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It all depends on the weight of your right boot, obviously you are like me and have a light one
Speed and reducing it costs money  It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 1st Jan 2015 7:40 pm |
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CUCO
Member Since: 26 May 2011
Location: Spain & Oleee!!!
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More than 82.000 miles of the original set of pads (and discs) and they have aprox 3mm left to wear.
Driving style and roads matters.
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| 1st Jan 2015 8:03 pm |
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highlands
Member Since: 10 Jan 2010
Location: NW Highlands
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I rarely change pads without changing discs, but:
1) I live on a sea loch;
2) It costs very little to do the discs as well as I do all brake work myself.
Saying that, my Merc SL discs seem to last ages. Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
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| 1st Jan 2015 8:10 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Driving style and looking ahead MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 1st Jan 2015 8:11 pm |
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