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Gareth wrote:
True, done all that except Sand. But next weeks its going to Abersoch in North Wales, so probably get some sand then.

Of the 20.5 k miles covered, only 2 k with caravan


Yes, still takes it toll, especially with such a heavy vehicle and auto.
  
Post #1257617th Aug 2005 9:15 am
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Good news. 32k miles is not terrible on a set of front pads, IMO. Freelanders can eat them in 12k at times!

One note of caution: did you check both the outer and inner pads? I know on the Freelander, one could wear MUCH more than the other... And it was invariably the inner pad you didn't look at Rolling Eyes

Another Q: did you check the rears?

As for the brake dust... This thing has virtually no brake dust compared to my 2003 Disco. That was ridiculous: the wheels were bronzed after 2 months and weekly washings!
 '05 LR3 HSE

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Post #1261017th Aug 2005 12:03 pm
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I did check the inner pads, and they were the same. I did not look at the rears, must check them.

I find the brake dust is less of a problem than the D2, but I think its all down to aerodynamics around the brakes and wheels, which will ultimately account for how much gets deposited on the wheel laquer.
  
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Very good news! Keep us posted on the rears.
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