Good information and nice pictures. Thanks for posting.

One question... are the pads symmetrical, or is the inner pad different from the outer pad? If so, how do you tell the difference?

 

Thanks for taking the time to share this information. Did you put the car into service mode just once – and then did both rear brakes before taking it out of service mode? Any problems with the new brake pads bedding with the original rotors. Doesn't Land Rover recommend replacing the rotors along with the pads?

 

The pads are symmetrical and the discs are warn but not to the point of needing replacement just yet. My vehicle has 39k miles, When it's time for the front pads I will do both sets of discs, again with EBC. You only set into service mode once unless you have to move the vehicle after you do one pad.

 

Hi, just a few quick question. Is it necessary to put the car into service or can you do without it? Also can you tell me what size wrenches you used? I believe the tip is a 13mm and where you would put the wrench is a 15mm? I tried to remove them earlier but didn't have a 15 and my adjustable wrench wouldn't fit. Had tp put the wheel back on so I can get the proper size tomorrow... Also if you know what size the front wrench would be that would be helpful. I believe the front is a Allen wrench, thanks in advance.

 

Also did you open your master cylinder so the fluid could be pushed back up?

 

If you are going to do all 4 open the fluid reservoir and check on it after each pad. The front I believe is a 7 Allen and you have to remove black caps to see the bolt. There is also a metal clip that must be removed from the caliper. I slightly bent mine, so the next change I'll buy new ones. The rear I don't recall, I thought it was 2 13s and yes you definitely need to put the car into brake service mode. Search this forum to find out what happens when you dont

 

Did you check the rotors for wear when you replaced the pads?
If so, what thickness guide did you use to determine that the rotors were fine?

I am trying to find out what the factory recommends for both front and rear brake rotors. (in MM)

 

Anywhere between there are serviceable.
Fronts 28mm - 26mm
Rears 11mm - 9mm

Does anyone know what model of EBC Greenstuff is best to use? The EBC UK website recommends the "heavier duty Truck/SUV" Greenstuff 6000 series (DP61932 for the front). But many websites in the USA say the 2000 series (DP21932 for the front) is what is recommended for the Evoque. The UK website says the 2000 series is for small cars while the 6000 series is for Trucks and SUVs. I called EBC USA and they said they had the 2000 series listed but their reason is that "while we have faster speed limits in the USA, the UK has curvier roads, so that is why 2000 series is recommended for the Evoque in the USA". I'm not really buying it and thinking I should get the 6000 series.

I recently did all 4 with EBC yellow stuff and EBC rotors. I like it a lot more then the green stuff, I felt like it had more initial bite and had better stopping power with heat in it. But i'm also probably more aggressive with my Evoque; Proof im 25

 

Does the ignition need to be left on for the Evoque to remain in service mode?

 

I don't know what the recommended thickness is by the manufacturer. Disclaimer, for your safety you should check recommended and minimum thickness requirements. I did a visual / tactile check and there was wear but I didn't think it warranted replacing. I remember hearing that Range Rover recommends replacing the rotors because owners would complain of braking squeal when only the pads were replaced. Basically the owners did not know how to bed the brakes and the easiest solution for Range Rover is to charge more than double to then replace the rotors. I am fairly certain I left the vehicle in accessory mode, as in engine not running but interior dash on, disclaimer again check Range Rover documentation for proper service mode use.

 

Just did mine over the weekend. Thank you for the info and pics. I put ceramics all around and said good by to the black dust from hell.

 

One thing to remember, if you need to add any brake fluid during the procedure Range Rover requires the low viscosity type DOT 4. This isn't the cheaper and more common DOT 3/4 multi compatible type. It needs to meet requirement ISO Class 6. I found it at PEP Boys, made in Germany by 'Pentosin.' It cost about $20 a liter.

 

Got the dot 4. Thanks for the info

 

Great stuff. Thank you

 

Why I do this I'll never understand, but I always seem to forget to get a wench when using the compression tool. I always try holding the brake caliper assembly and twist the handle. You must hold the wrench on the inner part of the tool while turning the handle. I always feel so stupid when I discover my mistake.

 

Many shops, specially dealers, usually do not want to change just the pads due to possible issues.

 

Does anyone know what model of EBC Greenstuff is best to use? The EBC UK website recommends the "heavier duty Truck/SUV" Greenstuff 6000 series (DP61932 for the front). But many websites in the USA say the 2000 series (DP21932 for the front) is what is recommended for the Evoque. The UK website says the 2000 series is for small cars while the 6000 series is for Trucks and SUVs. I called EBC USA and they said they had the 2000 series listed but their reason is that "while we have faster speed limits in the USA, the UK has curvier roads, so that is why 2000 series is recommended for the Evoque in the USA". I'm not really buying it and thinking I should get the 6000 series.

 

I have just replaced the rear pads using the instructions, supplied it worked a treat. The only problem I have had is that one of the pads wasnt quite aligned and when I re activated the EPB it actually bent the metal backing on the pad. The remedy (after fitting another new pad) was to slowly depress the footbrake so it has time to seat properly, then go through the reset procedure for the EPB.

 

Did u disconnect the battery cables?

 

Just did all brakes with Brembo rotors and Ceramic Pads.

 

I don't like ceramic pads. Yes, they stop you well, but being so abrasive (ceramic), they wear the rotors faster than less abrasive pads--not a good thing.

 

I find that ceramic pads don't have much initial bite. They stop ok but they don't FEEL like that stop ok since they lack the initial bite.

 

I guess that's a matter of preference but like I said, I am running Brembo ceramic pads in this Evoque and in many other cars in our household under my care, I do not see any issues, let that be cold or hot stopping.

 

Yeah, it definitely is just what you get used to. I have a old Mazda B2300 and I have ceramic pads on it and the durability and the low amount of noise and dust is great.