Inspection and assessment

It was immediately clear that this particular Land Rover was a neglected and somewhat abused example. As soon as the road wheels were removed, it was obvious from a visual inspection that the brake discs had worn down to become very thin.

On closer inspection of the calipers and brake pads, it was evident that one of the opposing pistons in each caliper was seized and the other one was doing the work.

The working piston had emerged much further from the caliper, and the brake pad on that side had worn down much thinner than the other one.

Without even measuring the disc, or removing the pads to inspect them, it was a straightforward conclusion that the complete braking system on both sides of the rear axle needed to be renewed.