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One problem after another after 3 Amigos appeared! - 2/29/2008 8:08:33 AM

NJDisco

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Hi all,

Bought my 03 disco from the dealer with 12,000 miles on it. Have taken excellent care of it (as dad is a huge car and rover enthusiast). Well, 67k miles later, the 3 amigos appeared.

I hate these things. Got a new left rear hub and the amigos went away--for about a month, that is. They appeared again so I took it to our local land rover specialty shop where they replaced a sensor (the short one) and was told if it happens again, I'll need the longer sensor that goes around the entire car. Next day I notice squeaky brakes that escalate to a loud squeal anytime pressure is put on the brakes. At this point, it's embarassing to brake, especially in the quiet suburbs. Took it back to the shop again (its become my second home now) and now need new rear brakes. I just got new brakes about 8 months ago! This car is driving me insane! We have a 99 discovery that has never ever had any of these problems so this is a huge disappointment.

I'm new to the forum but does anyone feel as if there's one problem after another with their vehicle?

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RE: One problem after another after 3 Amigos appeared! - 2/29/2008 8:28:36 AM

Disco Mike

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So get rid of your noisy brakes and your problem will go away. Everyone knows yuou can't run pads that are either dusty and or noisy or you will be plagued with the trio.

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Retired service manager. Member of the Solihull Society, NCLR club,past member of the SCLR club and Santa Barbara 4 Wheelers.
99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

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RE: One problem after another after 3 Amigos appeared! - 2/29/2008 8:33:12 AM

NJDisco

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Yes, will "obviously" get rid of noisy brakes, however, my point was brakes were fine before the sensor was replaced. And if, "Everyone knows yuou can't run pads that are either dusty and or noisy or you will be plagued with the trio" there probably wouldn't be so many threads about it.

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RE: One problem after another after 3 Amigos appeared! - 2/29/2008 8:35:05 AM

jdelp

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I wonder if we hear this more often due to people using new harder composite brake pads w/ worn rotors, thus causing squealing and vibration? My thinking is either replace the rotors w/ the pads, or if you're looking to save $$ and don't want to replace the rotors then use something like mintex pads that are softer and will conform to the worn rotors.

Does this logic pan out? Curious to hear others thoughts. Either way, I'm replacing both when I need new brakes.

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RE: One problem after another after 3 Amigos appeared! - 2/29/2008 8:37:21 AM

NJDisco

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Thanks for the input. I definitely plan to replace both-

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