Land Rover Repair: Rotor replacement 2002 Discovery, brake caliper, brake disc

Question
HI we need to replace the front rotors
on this vehicle will we need any special tools or
instructions?

Thanks Jack

Answer
Hi Jack,

you are referring to the front discs, correct?

Here are the steps necessary to remove and refit the front brake discs:

Brake disc - front

Brake discs must be renewed in pairs, unless one disc requires changing before 1000 miles (1500 km) from new.

Remove
1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to swivel hub.
4. Release caliper and tie aside clear of brake disc.

CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on brake hose.

5. Remove screw securing disc to drive flange.
6. Remove brake disc from drive flange.

Refit
1. Clean mating faces of drive flange and new disc.
2. Fit brake disc to drive flange, fit screw and tighten to 13 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
3. Clean mating faces of caliper and hub.
4. Fit caliper, and tighten bolts to 175 Nm (129 lbf.ft).
5. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103 lbf.ft).
6. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

No special tools required.  Very straightforward...unlike the Series I Disco's.  oouch.

Best of luck,

JohnMc