2000 Disco II Front Brakes

[CaliDiscowner]

I hope someone here can help me... I need to replace the front brakes on my 00 Disco II, and through this site, they sell 2 different brakes rebuild sets (rotors, brake pads):
1. Proline - $129
2. Genuine Land Rover - $279

There is another LR parts site that sells 2 different brake sets (rotors, brake pads, screw brake rotor locator) as well:
1. FERODO BRAKE REBUILDING KIT FRONT (http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9991D2F.cfm) - $240
2. Brake rebuild kit (http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9991D2.cfm) - $180

I have several questions:
1. The rebuild kits range from $129 --> $279, so which one is the best value (reliability vs cost)?
2. Does anyone have any experience with any of the above products? Would you recommend one to me?
3. How difficult are they to replace? I used to own an Explorer, and got pretty good changing the brakes on that POS, so I'm fairly mechanically inclined, and can handle a moderately complex job, up to and including changing an intake manifold gasket...
4. Do the rotors come machined, or will I have to have them machined?

Thank in advance for any help you can offer!

[followerdpd]

I have an"02" disco and when I bought it a year ago I replaced all 4 rotors and all pads the Proline series pads and rotors are A good choice they are cost effective and they are ready to install.As far as the job if you have done brakes in the past you will be fine they are relativly easy to replace it took me 3 hours to do all 4 and that was taking my time so you should fine.

[tempestv8]

Most of the aftermarket pads will probably produce less black brake dust that coat your nice shiny alloys and turn them into black wheels.

The LR genuine pads are soft but they are very effective - so beware, if you go with non genuine, you may have less effective brakes, and possibly introduce brake squeal, which the ABS sensors do not like.

Some folks have experienced excessive brake squeal and the 3 amigos have lit up on their dash display.

[audioclay]

I just installed a set of the EBC from atlantic British. Didn't take long at all. About 30minutes a wheel. I did have squeel afterwards, but it was because of one of the caliper pistons sticking. They claim a 500 miles wear in period and the brakes were really solid by then. It was very important to clean everything thouroughly and lube up all metal on metal parts. Also the need of an impact driver to get the set screw out of the rotors. Take your time and bathe the rotors well with lube and let em soak. Getting the rotors off was the hardest part of that project. Best of Luck!