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Brakes improvement
I would like to improve braking distance on my D3. My front disc seem to be used. I have johsonrods and over sized STT Discoverer on 18" wheels which also seems not to help.
Any advices on aftermarket Discs and Pads that could enhance braking, or should I go to LR?
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20th Feb 2011 11:47 am
al cope
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if you dont want to use wheels smaller than 18", then you can fit the D3 V8 front discs (just need the discs and caliper brackets), or if you stay with 19" wheels you can fit Brembos
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20th Feb 2011 12:34 pm
cedwat
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Okay. Thanks for the info.
What about discs that also could go for 17" ?My fifth Disco ...
20th Feb 2011 12:58 pm
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only tdv6 discs fit inside a 17" rim - you could try some grooved and drilled aftermarket discs
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20th Feb 2011 2:56 pm
cedwat
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Okay, I'll try to find that. I'd better go for grooved as they are sturdier than drilled ones.My fifth Disco ...
20th Feb 2011 6:11 pm
Dave T
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EBC discs and pads are probably around best at not too bad a cost, there are huge differences in prices though so do a good google search. Brembo may well be the best but check costs before committing to that, with STTs on would you really see that much of a difference going to the Brembo?Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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21st Feb 2011 8:17 am
cedwat
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EBC are good. I had that on my first Corvette. Grooved with yellow pad.My fifth Disco ...
21st Feb 2011 8:42 am
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From what I've read from those that know more on these thing, aren't grooved or drilled disks a no-no for vehicle used off the tarmac as the gravel/grit gets caught in these features and destroy the pads, disks or both. Would thought the car in question is going off road due to STTs fitted.
21st Feb 2011 10:49 am
cedwat
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Yes it really does go offroad. So it'll be not grooved, not drilled discs. Thanks.My fifth Disco ...
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