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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3414   
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From a vehicle point of view, the Puma engine has the lowest compression ratio, so in terms of engine braking it has the least resistance, so more use of the brakes.
Of course different brake pads have different wear characteristics. I tend to prefer the pads that wear faster, as I have feeling that they wear the discs less. But discs are not as expensive anyways. Though all Defenders have good air brakes  1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
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19th Feb 2021 12:52pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6605  
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The DSC system on the 2015-2016 models kicks in more than you think and is pretty aggressive on the brake pads.
My 90 has been through front and rear pads in 36k miles.  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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19th Feb 2021 1:10pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641 
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my original factory pads lasted about 30k before I changed them but still had plenty of life left DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
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19th Feb 2021 1:17pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970  
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There are so many things that can change the life expectancy of your pad life, from the pad material, to usage and environment and conditions you drive in including your load weight, but if your getting 30k of life I don’t think you need to worry unnecessarily.
A new vehicle has the best chance of long brake life for its first set, as everything is fresh and new, and new vehicle OE pads normally have thicker friction material. Also, replacement pads bed in to the brake disc wear grooves quickly which takes valuable life from them but it’s important this happens quickly as it increases the contact surface area making them efficient. Also, Traction or Stability control is one driver aid that reduces the life of your pads, your vehicles is systematically braking individual wheels without your knowledge to keep your vehicle balanced, controllable and moving in the correct direction. A small price to pay for added safety. Braking is a waste of energy so save on fuel... brake less Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT Last edited by Leamreject on 20th Feb 2021 7:55am. Edited 5 times in total |
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19th Feb 2021 1:24pm |
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| Julie Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: Nantes Posts: 479  
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100 000 kms on original pads from Solihull - but it's not the best model for most of us
I don't have ABS nor TC 
P.S. The garage didn't even want to change thé rear ones, they were at 30% |
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19th Feb 2021 7:30pm |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586
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Quite same here 90.000km...
no ABS Discovery 5 td6 HSE Stornoway Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition
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20th Feb 2021 1:26am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804 
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My first swap was approx 65k front, 80k rear (miles). But then I live in the mountains, so lots of heavy braking on long descents. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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20th Feb 2021 7:31am |
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| Vitesse Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Sussex Posts: 381 
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Thanks for all the replies. Looks like a similar experience to my own
 2015 90 XS Santorini Black |
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20th Feb 2021 10:02am |
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| Marks Landy Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 299 
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62,000 and still have 8mm on the front pads😃.
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18th May 2022 8:26pm |
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| UtilityTruck Member Since: 09 Jan 2014 Location: Oxford Posts: 463
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My puma (110 utility) seems much heavier on rear pads, possibly due to the much smaller pad size. I changed the rear pads at approx 40kmiles and just changed the front+rear at 85k. The fronts still had useable material on, despite being a bit tapered. Discs didn’t need changing. 2014 Keswick Utility 2.2
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19th May 2022 5:16pm |
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