LiamC Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 My front brake pads are getting a bit thin, I haven't touched the front brakes in the 5 years I have owned the landy (only do 4K miles a year) so I thought I would take the opportunity to give the them an overhaul. I've ordered a set of mintex discs, mintex pads, new OEM seals and bearmach stainless steel pistons. The thing is, I have an 800 mile round trip to Scotland next week with an RTV/Navigation style event when I'm there and I will be really pushed for time to do the work before then. The picture below shows the worst side and I'm after an opinion of how much pad material is an acceptable amount and whether it is appropriate to leave the work until I get back? The thinnest pad currently measures 3mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souster Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 They recommend to change them at around 3mm. But if you think about it, that one pad is about 2/3rds worn away, which lets say has done 20,000 miles (guessing). So realistically theres more than 800 miles left in the pad. Ive ran them much lower than that in the past. And personally wouldnt be too worried about that, seen far worse. But thats just my opinion, the experts will help you out more than i can. Just my thoughts to try and help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Plus 800 miles of motorway driving will not lead to as much wear on that pad as 50 miles driving this part of Wales. Drive steady and you should only need to use your brakes twice :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 In my opinion, they need servicing right now! They are in a right state, and five years of doing nothing, plus you obviously off road so get them full of grit, they are long over due. That's my opinion. Will they get you to Scotland and back safely? Yes I think they would. Is she still pulling up nice and straight, and responding well to the pedal? If so, then at least everything is still working as it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 The other option Liam is to just stick a set of pads on it for the trip and replace the rest when you get back? Obviously the pads may want changing again with the new disks etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 My front brake pads are getting a bit thin, I haven't touched the front brakes in the 5 years I have owned the landy (only do 4K miles a year) so I thought I would take the opportunity to give the them an overhaul. I've ordered a set of mintex discs, mintex pads, new OEM seals and bearmach stainless steel pistons. The thing is, I have an 800 mile round trip to Scotland next week with an RTV/Navigation style event when I'm there and I will be really pushed for time to do the work before then. The picture below shows the worst side and I'm after an opinion of how much pad material is an acceptable amount and whether it is appropriate to leave the work until I get back? The thinnest pad currently measures 3mm. Can't see well from your picture but depending on the state of the pistons in the calipers, they may need looking at as well. Running the pads low leaves the piston exposed to the worst salt, dirt road muck. This will eat at them more than if you are running new pads which sit in the caliper. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 he said he's ordered stainless steel pistons Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Ah didn't see that past my sandwich. In that case if they are still doing the job, it's definitely a job for when it gets back, pushing the rusty pistons back in before an 800 mile trip could be asking for trouble. Or if it isn't broke yet, don't tempt it with a small fix/repair which will turn it into a bigger job or break it sooner. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamC Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I actually thought it would be ok to leave until after my trip but just wanted a second opinion really, its good to know that others think the same. Yes it's still pulling up nice and straight so I haven't got any concerns there. I will get on the job as soon as I'm back, that way I can take my time and do the job properly. Thanks for all the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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