Land Rover Discovery Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Discovery, a confirmed technical bulletin on related models genuinely addresses a persistent, cold-weather squeal with a redesigned pad.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 44 022 / Bosch 0 986 494 818
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 44 022 (193 x 72 x 19 mm, prepared for wear contact, TRW/Lucas/Girling calipers, WVA 25021/25022/25203/25204, directional); Brembo P 44 026 Prime (193 x 66 x 18/19 mm, prepared for wear contact, ATE/Teves/Continental, WVA 22145/22146); Brembo P 44 028 (175 x 79 x 17 mm, prepared for wear contact, ATE/Teves/Continental, WVA 22485/22486); Brembo P 44 023 (190 x 96 x 17 mm, prepared for wear contact, WVA 24659); Bosch 0 986 494 818 (193.2 x 65.5 x 18.3/19.3 mm, low-metallic, WVA 22145; axle not stated); Ridex 402B0640 (192.8 x 72.1 x 18.6 mm, prepared but wear contact not included, WVA 25022); Ridex 402B1118 (193.1 x 65.4 x 18.6/19.6 mm, prepared but wear contact not included, WVA 22145/22146) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Front sizes of about 193 x 72 mm (TRW/Lucas/Girling), 193 x 66 mm (ATE), 175 x 79 mm (ATE, larger brakes) and the large 190 x 96 mm (Brembo calipers). |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The wear contact is often sold separately. |
Land Rover Discovery Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the Discovery uses brake pads that wear down through normal use — the only real variable is how quickly, which depends on engine, trim, and (where fitted) whether the car has any form of regenerative braking to ease the load.
Land Rover Discovery Brake Pads: What They Do
Brake pads clamp against the discs to convert the car's momentum into heat, slowing it down. On any version of the Discovery with hybrid assistance or regenerative braking, this system handles a meaningful share of everyday slowing, which can genuinely extend pad life compared with a purely petrol or diesel equivalent.
Land Rover Discovery Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
Discovery 5 front pads and rotors.
Common Sizes
| 365mm pad, genuine reference (shared with Defender, Range Rover) | Confirm exact fitment via VIN — pad size on this model genuinely varies by engine and trim, not just by generation. |
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| 19" wheels, front pads | Sized to match the 363mm disc/caliper on this tier. Pad size genuinely scales with engine output and trim on this model, not just the disc diameter — always confirm the exact pad against your VIN rather than assuming from generation alone. |
| 20"+ wheels, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 365mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Brake Squeal — Land Rover Discovery Brake Pads
If a persistent brake squeal has been getting worse, particularly in cold weather, this is genuinely worth knowing: related Land Rover models have had a confirmed technical bulletin addressing this exact pattern, with a redesigned pad developed specifically to resolve it, worth asking a dealer whether this applies to your car.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a healthy dose of scepticism worth applying to one common dealer explanation: attributing squealing simply to the general type of pad material used doesn't fully account for a persistent, specific squeal, since this material type is used across virtually all modern vehicles.
Land Rover Discovery Brake Pads: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Pads Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and R90-certified aftermarket brands worth trusting.
More Land Rover Brake Pads
The same part, covered across other Land Rover models.