Service Brakes Problems of Land Rover LR3

Land Rover LR3 owners have reported 10 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Land Rover LR3


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Land Rover LR3

The Service Brakes problem

After a heavy rainstorm in [xxx] , my 2005 Land Rover Lr3 experienced catastrophic water intrusion through the a-pillar design flaw documented in Land Rover’s own TSB la501-007. When I opened the passenger door, ~1. 5 inches of water poured out.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

While on the highway in slow traffic, electronic park brake failure first warning flashed and engine suddenly lost power all lights then gradually appearing with a transmission warning next etc etc. Luckily I was near an exit where I waited on a tow.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

The right rear wheel was making a high pitched nose for almost 8 months. I was told there was nothing wrong. Eventually the high pitched noise turned into a loud grinding noise and was told the "outside" brake,(which has no sensor) had been locked in place and caused the breaks to wear   Read details...

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

The brake rotors on my Land Rover became severely warped at 12,744 miles. They were replaced under warranty, but brake rotors should not warp with so few miles on them. I think this is a problem with all Land Rovers based on comments from the dealer.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The brakes on my 2007 Land Rover Lr3 discovery series iii began squeaking at 20,000 miles and by 25,000 miles I was told by the Land Rover service department that the brake pads and rotors (the entirety of the brakes besides the brake lines) needed to be replaced.   Read details...




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