Land Rover Discovery Sport Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Discovery Sport, a persistent vibration on related models has genuinely been traced to backwards-fitted pads rather than genuinely warped discs.
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OEM Part Number: LR059122
| Front disc, standard/diesel variants | Land Rover OEM: LR059122 (also shared with Range Rover Evoque) — 325mm diameter |
|---|---|
| Front disc, higher-output petrol variants | 349mm diameter, 30mm thickness — a genuinely different, larger specification |
| Rear disc, all variants | Land Rover OEM: LR161918 or LR161919 — 300mm diameter |
| Front brake disc and caliper assembly (2015+, various engines) | Land Rover OEM: LR161907 |
Land Rover Discovery Sport Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Land Rover Discovery Sport, discs and pads work as a pair, and neglecting one tends to accelerate wear on the other — which is exactly why worn discs so often get discovered during what was meant to be a routine pad change.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Brake Discs: What They Do
Brake discs provide the surface the brake pads clamp against to slow the car, converting momentum into heat through friction. Larger, sportier trims of the Discovery Sport typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Brake Vibration — Land Rover Discovery Sport Brake Discs
If a vibration under braking has been diagnosed as warped discs, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Land Rover models describe a persistent vibration actually traced to brake pads fitted backwards rather than genuinely warped discs, since pads are directional — worth confirming this before assuming the discs themselves are at fault.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a useful alternative cause worth checking: an axle seal leaking oil or grease directly onto the disc surface can produce vibration symptoms very similar to genuinely warped discs.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Brake Discs: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Discs Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and choosing a reliable aftermarket disc.
More Land Rover Brake Discs
The same part, covered across other Land Rover models.