Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Land Rover LR2 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Disc Brake: Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Item | Specification |
| Disc type | Ventilated |
| Disc diameter: | |
| Vehicles without High performance brakes | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Vehicles with High performance brakes | 380 mm (15.0 in) |
| Disc thickness: | |
| Vehicles without High performance brakes: | |
| New | 30.0 mm (1.18 in) |
| Service limit | 27.0 mm (1.063 in) |
| Maximum disc run-out - disc installed | 0.05 mm (0.002 in) |
| Vehicles with High performance brakes: | |
| New | 34.0 mm (1.34 in) |
| Service limit | 31.0 mm (1.22 in) |
| Maximum disc run-out - disc installed | 0.05 mm (0.002 in) |
| Vehicles without High performance brakes: | |
| Caliper type | Sliding pin, twin piston |
| Piston diameter | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| Pad minimum thickness | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) |
| Vehicles with High performance brakes: | |
| Caliper type | Fixed, six piston |
| Piston diameter | 40/38/36 mm (1.57/1.50/1.42 in) |
| Pad minimum thickness | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) |
| Brake pad wear warning lead: | |
| Location | Front left hand brake pad |
| Activates at | 75% of pad life utilized |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLES WITHOUT HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKES
| Description | Nm | lb-ft |
|---|---|---|
| Brake caliper bleed screw | 10 | 7 |
| Brake disc retaining bolt | 35 | 26 |
| Brake caliper anchor plate to hub bolts: | 275 | 202 |
| Brake caliper housing to anchor plate bolts | 35 | 26 |
| Brake hose union | 32 | 24 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLES WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKES
| Description | Nm | lb-ft |
|---|---|---|
| Brake caliper bleed screw | 19 | 14 |
| Brake disc retaining bolt | 35 | 26 |
| Brake caliper retaining bolts: | 275 | 202 |
| Brake hose union | 32 | 24 |
| Brake pad centre bolt | 30 | 22 |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.