ZeroDelta Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hi all. I recently have traded in my beloved Defender TD5 for a Disco 3 (08 & 89k) due to the impending arrival of a new baby. I have to say I am loving the new car but there have been a few teething problems with the car. When I first bought the car I noticed the auto box was indecisive at 1500 rpm and the brakes were shot. The dealer (non Land Rover) changed all the discs and pads and got a LR specialist to flush the gear box and replace the sump filter. The gear box is now working fine but I have noticed that the brakes seem to pulse when under moderate braking. By this I mean when braking the brakes seem to come and go as if they were fading but only for a second before they bite again. The discs have been checked (warping) and all seems to be in order as they are new. Has anyone experienced this before? Is it a braking issue or could it be a brake/gearbox problem? Any advice is must welcome as I want to get this fixed while it is still under the dealer warranty and I have found so far I have to hold his hand when it comes to LR matters. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroDelta Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 I forgot to mention that if you are a NI based Land Rover owner I can thoroughly recommend the Belfast Land Rover Centre (BLRC). They really know their stuff, are always ready/happy to help and do a fantastic job. The garage is tucked away up a wooded lane and is a bit like Deliverance, but do not let this put you off as these guys are first class and way cheaper than main dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hello there from N.I. also. I had pulsing brakes on my 1990 Disco caused by wheel bearings on their way out. New bearing sorted it. Yours maybe a bit more technical but bearings worth a look. Yes the guys at BLRC are a good bunch. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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