Quote from: ktm525 on April 11, 2023, 04:16:51 pmYes LR4 still uses a semi metallic pad which is why most Land Rovers have black front wheels. I can get 2 sets of pads on those rotors (OE(Brembo) or Zimmermann) but then the rotors are too thin. Honda rotors last much longer but pads are not as aggressive. A tip on getting the rotor screw out is to tighten the screw a bit first and then loosen. Also slather some breaker spray (of your choice) and a little torch heat. If you don't have an impact then tap a driver with a mallet as you are trying to break it free. Using this method I have a 100% success rate.As a side note for fun my Ridgeline consumes rear brake pads much faster than fronts. I attributed it to the stability control trying to reel in a prick but others have mentioned it may be just a weird brake proportioning on light stops.^ It think it's probably a bit of both contributing to the rear pad consumption. Escalade is the same, I replace the rears 2x for every 1 set of front.
Yes LR4 still uses a semi metallic pad which is why most Land Rovers have black front wheels. I can get 2 sets of pads on those rotors (OE(Brembo) or Zimmermann) but then the rotors are too thin. Honda rotors last much longer but pads are not as aggressive. A tip on getting the rotor screw out is to tighten the screw a bit first and then loosen. Also slather some breaker spray (of your choice) and a little torch heat. If you don't have an impact then tap a driver with a mallet as you are trying to break it free. Using this method I have a 100% success rate.As a side note for fun my Ridgeline consumes rear brake pads much faster than fronts. I attributed it to the stability control trying to reel in a prick but others have mentioned it may be just a weird brake proportioning on light stops.
Quote from: Firm on April 11, 2023, 04:23:29 pmQuote from: ktm525 on April 11, 2023, 04:16:51 pmYes LR4 still uses a semi metallic pad which is why most Land Rovers have black front wheels. I can get 2 sets of pads on those rotors (OE(Brembo) or Zimmermann) but then the rotors are too thin. Honda rotors last much longer but pads are not as aggressive. A tip on getting the rotor screw out is to tighten the screw a bit first and then loosen. Also slather some breaker spray (of your choice) and a little torch heat. If you don't have an impact then tap a driver with a mallet as you are trying to break it free. Using this method I have a 100% success rate.As a side note for fun my Ridgeline consumes rear brake pads much faster than fronts. I attributed it to the stability control trying to reel in a prick but others have mentioned it may be just a weird brake proportioning on light stops.^ It think it's probably a bit of both contributing to the rear pad consumption. Escalade is the same, I replace the rears 2x for every 1 set of front.Do they use brakes for traction control? That'll wear 'em out
^yep!First time I eventually got them out with an impact driver. 2nd time, just drilled them all out. The Acadia has the rotor screws as well...
^ Rear pads on our GS-350 wear out faster than the fronts as well. While cleaning the GS-350 last weekend I noticed over half of the retainer clips for the engine shroud covers were missing. Many of the remaining ones are broken and won't last for much longer either. Really shitty design and I've replaced many in the past with aftermarket ones, but they were even worse, and only one if them survived. A few have gone missing from the under-body panels and I replaced them with cable ties but I'd like to keep reusable ones for the engine shrouds. Think I bought the last set from Princess Auto but they were junk. Any ideas on where I could find some decent ones?
Dealer for push pins?? Meh. Bought a huge kit with hundreds of push pins, about 25 different styles, for about $30 off Amazon. Work fine, and when one does need replacing you’ve got many different sizes/styles at your disposal. The kit has paid for itself many times over already.
Quote from: bridgecity on April 11, 2023, 08:40:32 pmDealer for push pins?? Meh. Bought a huge kit with hundreds of push pins, about 25 different styles, for about $30 off Amazon. Work fine, and when one does need replacing you’ve got many different sizes/styles at your disposal. The kit has paid for itself many times over already.That's what I have, one of those huge kits off Amazon, use it quite frequently.
Quote from: WP v3.32 on April 11, 2023, 03:16:23 pmThere 2 kind of phillips!? I hate those, There are a few different drives that look like Phillips, but aren't.If you're working on a Japanese anything, especially motorcycles, get a JIS set of screwdrivers and stop stripping screws.https://www.amazon.ca/Bessel-Vessel-Difference-Screwdrivers-No-220w-3/dp/B00E55DL4I
There 2 kind of phillips!? I hate those,
Everyone should just stop using phillips period whether it is JIS or not. Torx and hex.
Quote from: ktm525 on April 12, 2023, 11:45:20 amEveryone should just stop using phillips period whether it is JIS or not. Torx and hex.butterfnife is my main screwdriver anyway
Hate torx with a passion. A million different sizes, tiny little flutes, seems to do nothing that a hex doesn't do betterApparently the original idea behind it was as an anti theft hex, as an ordinary hex bit does not work
Quote from: PJungnitsch on April 12, 2023, 02:32:02 pmHate torx with a passion. A million different sizes, tiny little flutes, seems to do nothing that a hex doesn't do betterApparently the original idea behind it was as an anti theft hex, as an ordinary hex bit does not workSame, Torx sucks. Philips works for me from a function / aesthetics combo, it's just a matter of finding the right screwdriver with a nice tight fit, lots of variability between brands and such. Robertson and Hex works best, but looks terrible.
