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madeagle



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United States 2007 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black
Manual Gear Shifting vs Brake Pads?

Have a SC which I took delivery of last week. The dealer (salesman) suggested stretching the brake pads' life by routinely slowing through changing down gears. My mechanic (albeit not for the RRS) didn't like the sound of that. Any suggestions or expert opinion please????
Post #95539 Wed Mar 21 2007 12:48am
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Smarticus



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

Madeagle, the usual wisdom on this matter is that brake pads are designed to be used to slow down the vehicle and easily replaced (at modest cost). The gearbox isn't....

But wise man he say, a bit of both does no harm RRS TDv8 HSE Rimini
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Post #95547 Wed Mar 21 2007 8:03am
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MDP



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I always drive my Supercharged in "SPORT" mode ..... it uses the gearbox better .. esp. when slowing down ! 
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Post #95643 Wed Mar 21 2007 11:46am
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MDP



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Who cares about the sodding fuel - The whole concept of the supercharged is the fun to be had driving it ......... Oh Yes...................... Oh yes Thumbs Up





















































Damn............... it needs filling up yet again Big Cry 
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Post #95662 Wed Mar 21 2007 12:03pm
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Laughing Laughing

At least you're philosophical about it Wink 

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Post #95666 Wed Mar 21 2007 12:08pm
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MDP



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Still trying to avoid the men in white coats though Sad 
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Post #95668 Wed Mar 21 2007 12:13pm
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