Brake Pads

Land Rover Brake Pads 101

What They are; What They Do

Brake pads are the textured plates on the brake calipers in your Land Rover SUV's disc brake system. They contact and rub against the system's brake rotors, producing the friction that the vehicle uses to slow down and stop.

What Types There are; When to Change Them

There are four, generally: organic (for the everyday), metallic (also called semi-metallic, and more durable), ceramic (a step up), and carbon-fiber (the ultimate in both resiliency and stopping power). Unfortunately, none of them last forever. When to replace them, however, depends on how you drive and where, although most owner's manuals recommend taking care of the job every 40,000 to 50,000 miles or so. Otherwise, you should do it when you start to see certain symptoms. They include:

• Damaged pads
• Worn-out pad surfaces
• Rotor warp
• Warnings lighting up on the dash
• Whining noises
• Grinding
• Vibration during braking
• Longer-than-usual slowing and stopping times

See any, and you should do an inspection and change any brake pads that the results require. Before you order anything new, though, be sure it's the genuine article.

Why Buy Genuine OEM Brake Pads vs. Aftermarket?

Land Rover designs them for its SUVs specifically. That compatibility guarantee from the brand, you won't get from every aftermarket manufacturer these days.

Where to Order Land Rover Brake Pads Online

Here at our auto parts store. We have a complete catalog, and it's full of options priced well below MSRP. To browse it more easily, select your model and model year. Buy now, and we'll ship fast, to any address in the nation, personal or business, and in anywhere from 24 hours to 2-3 business days minimum, depending on stock.

Of course, we offer ground and overnight shipping, and should you need to return or cancel an order, it's as easy as just contacting us here at Land Rover Sacramento; we'll start the process for you. For further details, refer to the pages here on our website dedicated to store policies.

Have a question or concern? Need some buying advice from an expert? Feel free to touch base with our parts team; one of its specialists will be happy to help you.