Land Rover Repair: 02 Freelander Brakes, expert mechanic, break pads

Question
I’m getting ready to tackle my first brake job on my 02 Freelander.  I’ve replaced the break pads on other vehicles before but never on a Freelander.  Do you have any tips on changing the break pads?  How important is it to use genuine LR parts?

I would not consider myself an expert mechanic by any means but I do enough to get myself in trouble.   I have to replace the pads because the breaks began making a terrible noise the other day, I was concerned that I wasn’t going to make it home because of the rubbing noise.  I hope that there aren’t any serious issues but I feel that I need to replace the pads before I can even make it to the LR dealer for a full inspection.  

When I pull the old pads what should I look for outside of uneven wear?  

Thanks


Answer
If you want an alternative to dealer-supplied parts call Rovers North, 802 879 0032 or Atlantic British, 800 533 2210 x 232

Freelanders usually need pads and rotors because the rotors wear below the minimum thickness

Make sure the caliper slides are clean and lube them with anti-sieze.  Make sure you clean any corrosion between hub and wheel