Land Rover Freelander 2 Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Freelander 2, 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: LR001018
| Rear disc, 2.2 Diesel (up to chassis CH999999) | Land Rover OEM: LR001018 — 302mm diameter, 12mm thickness, replace at 10mm |
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| Rear disc, later production (2013-2014) | Land Rover OEM: LR039935 — 302mm diameter, 11mm thickness, replace at 9mm |
| 2.2 TD4, front discs | 300mm diameter, vented, 28mm thickness, 26mm minimum |
Land Rover Freelander 2 Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Land Rover Freelander 2, these two components wear together, and letting one go too long accelerates wear on the other, which is why a simple pad swap so often reveals discs that need replacing at the same time.
Land Rover Freelander 2 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 Freelander 2 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 Freelander 2 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 Freelander 2 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.