Your brakes are a very important piece of equipment in keeping you safe in your Land Rover Defender. We are well known for Land Rover Defender expertise, so we’ll explain potential Land Rover brake issues and what you should do when you notice them.
How do I know my Land Rover Defender needs new brakes?
Unusual, High Pitched Sounds
Your Land Rover should make some sound while driving. Hearing a high-pitched noise when braking is not normal though. Brake manufacturers design brake pads with a pin which scrapes the brake as the metal on the pad wears out. The pin makes a somewhat obnoxious and noticeable sound when slowing down to warn you about more serious brake wear.
If you hear the high-pitched squeal of your brakes when stopping, get your Land Rover Defender to us right away before brake placement gets more costly.
Poor Braking
The inability to slow down well might be reflective of your brake conditions or your tires. If you are driving in weather which isn’t wet and your Defender doesn’t slow down as quickly as it should, your brakes could easily be a culprit. We will check multiple systems to ensure the right diagnosis, of course.
How often should I replace the brakes for my Land Rover Defender?
While some vehicle’s scheduled maintenance does indicate how often to change brakes, the answer does depend on your driving habits. People who hit the brakes more often and harder might find the above indicators a better sign of when to replace brakes than mileage.
What happens if I don’t replace my Land Rover Defender brakes right away?
If you are experiencing either of the above symptoms like poor breaking or grinding and squeaking when breaking, you should get your Land Rover in to our shop right away.
Brakes are rather important in the ability to slow down. Another concern is cost. If you let your brake pads wear all the way out, you risk damaging the rotors which hold your brakes in place. Replacing rotors will add to your repair bil. As mentioned, slowing down properly and being predictable is quite essential too!
How do you replace brakes?
The first thing we’ll do before replacing brakes is ensure you actually need brakes. We’ll take the brake housing apart to ensure the brakes are your problem, then proceed from there. Replacing brakes is a relatively simple process, but doing it right without ignoring other potential problems is why you should come to us.
Conclusion
Wee bring serious expertise to diagnosing and fixing potential brake issues on the Land Rover Defender. Our Land Rover customers tend to expect a lot out of their vehicles – and we put the time and knowledge into ensuring your Defender can stop properly when you need it.
