Land Rover Freelander 2 Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Freelander 2, 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 24 076 Prime / Bosch 0 986 494 246
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 24 076 Prime (156 x 72 x 20 mm, wear contact not included, ATE/Teves/Continental, with piston clip and anti-squeak plate); ATE 13.0460-7228.2 (156.3 x 72 x 19.3/20.3 mm, not prepared for wear contact, ATE/Teves/Continental); ATE 13.0470-7228.2 ceramic (156.3 x 72 x 19.3/20.3 mm, no wear contact, ATE/Teves/Continental); Bosch 0 986 494 246 (156.5 x 71.8 x 19.2/20.2 mm, low-metallic, piston clip and anti-squeak plate, wear contact not stated); TRW GDB1683 COTEC (156.4 x 72 x 19/20 mm, not prepared for wear contact, ATE restriction); Ridex 402B0052 (156.3 x 72 x 20.3 mm, not prepared for wear contact, ATE/Teves/Continental, WVA 24123) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | One front size of about 156 x 67-72 x 19-20 mm (WVA 24123/24124), with the height varying along the pad. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The front pads are not prepared for a wear contact, so no wear sensor is needed or fitted with these sets. All use the ATE/Teves/Continental caliper system. |
Land Rover Freelander 2 Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the Freelander 2 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 Freelander 2 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 Freelander 2 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 Freelander 2 Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
Pads only, Freelander 2 by title.
Common Sizes
| Rear pad, 2.2 Diesel (up to chassis CH999999) | Sized to match the 302mm 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. |
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| Rear pad, later production (2013-2014) | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 302mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| 2.2 TD4, front pads | Sized to match the 300mm 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. |
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Brake Squeal — Land Rover Freelander 2 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 Freelander 2 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.
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