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2024 Land Rover Defender — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds — second opinion before I spend money

RoadDriverCommunity StarterJan 27, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400San Antonio
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you give bedding before inspecting again?
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SleeperDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJan 27, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2024 Land Rover Defender catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
WeekendEnthusiast189Community StarterCommunity StarterJan 27, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2024 Land Rover Defender catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. That's the branch I'd chase this week. This is from a 2024 Land Rover Defender in San Antonio. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Only after sitting overnight so far.
NewCarPilot152Community StarterCommunity StarterJan 27, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Get a real battery/charging test on the 2024 Land Rover Defender, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. Save the big job until that test fails. No need to make it theatrical. That's my plan before I call anyone.
TrailDaily11Community StarterCommunity StarterJan 27, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2024 Land Rover Defender does it — then decide on parts. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. Stop there until you know. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I keep a notes app thread for this now.
OldSchoolCommuter670Community StarterCommunity StarterJan 28, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2024 Land Rover Defender and see if the fault moves. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I'd rather be boring and correct. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterCommunity StarterJan 28, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2024 Land Rover Defender does it — then decide on parts. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.
SleeperDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJan 28, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2024 Land Rover Defender catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. Save the big job until that test fails. On “new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds —,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
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