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 (genuine front disc — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front discs Brembo 09.A427.11 / Bosch 0 986 479 261
| Front brake discs (aftermarket) | Brembo 09.A427.11 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, Prime line, 170 Nm bolt torque, min 26 mm); Brembo 09.A426.11 (316 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, Prime line, min 26 mm); Brembo 09.A426.1X (316 x 28 mm, vented, drilled, 5 holes, coated high-carbon, Xtra line, min 26.5 mm); Bosch 0 986 479 261 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated high-carbon, ECE-R90, with bolts, min 26 mm); ATE 24.0128-0154.1 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated high-carbon, with bolts, min 26 mm); ATE 24.0128-0162.1 (316 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated high-carbon, with bolts, min 26 mm); Zimmermann 250.1360.20 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated high-carbon, Coat Z, ECE R90, min 26 mm); febi bilstein 28361 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 26 mm) |
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| Disc sizes & variants | Two front sizes, 300 x 28 mm and 316 x 28 mm, both vented on a 5 x 108 mm PCD with a 63.5 to 64 mm centre bore. The 300 mm disc is the standard fitment on the 2.2 TD4, SD4 and eD4 diesels and the 316 mm disc is the larger brake on the 3.2 i6 petrol and higher-specification versions. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | LR001018 (genuine front disc number for this model — confirm via VIN, as several disc sizes exist) |
| Fitment notes | Minimum thickness is 26 mm for both sizes (26.5 mm for the drilled Brembo Xtra). TRW, Ferodo and Textar are not listed and Delphi is listed without a fitting position. The Ridex 82B0164 (300 mm) and 82B0267 (316 mm) uncoated discs are listed for cars built up to November 2016. |
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: Watch: Replacing It
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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.