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Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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Front Discs
Having changed the front pads and sensor on my D3 the other day I realised that I'll probably need to change the discs reasonably soon, plus of course put another set of pads in.
While I'm at it I'm considering what I can do to improve the brakes slightly, and I've been looking at various retailers sites because I'd like to fit Slotted and Drilled discs.
Does anyone have any experiance of either the Britpart or EBC discs?
Obviously I'm not going to scrimp on Brake parts, but are the EBC discs worth paying the extra for?
Or are the Britpart ones as rubbish as their price suggests when compared to the EBCs?
While I'm buying new discs and pads I should really upgrade to V8 parts, but what else will I need, and what will it cost? I understand the clipers are the same so is it just the brackets?
Sorry for all the questions.
Thanks
Nasher.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
30th Aug 2010 9:27 pm
mark_101v
Member Since: 31 May 2009
Location: North Wales
Posts: 121
Hi
When my front discs and pads needing replacing recently, I took the opportunity to upgrade to the slightly larger v8 ones. The only extra part required was a new mounting bracket. I've been pleased with them and they do seem a little more powerful.
I've no experience of the aftermarket manufacturers - I wanted to stick with OEM equipment. I bought these through TLO at Yeovil, who as usual, was a great help and made sure the right bits turned up!
Good luck,
Mark
30th Aug 2010 9:40 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
I fitted the slotted / groved disks and kelvlar pads ....not a vast improvement in stopping power ....but seriously reduced brake dust on the wheels .
Oh ..and they look pretty cool aswell
Cost wise ...about £215 for the lot ..4 disks ..pads and 2 sensorsG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
30th Aug 2010 9:43 pm
sopjas
Member Since: 31 Dec 2008
Location: Its never Dull in Hull
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I fitted drilled and groved discs all round £220 ish if i remember right with pads.
I have had no problems with them so far!'Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're alive'
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30th Aug 2010 10:12 pm
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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the only problem with drilled discs is if you get a stone stuck in them whilst offroad driving/wading, the stone will quickly knacker your pads !!Duncan
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30th Aug 2010 10:15 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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Thanks Guys, but which slotted and drilled discs did you fit?
Britpart? EBC? Any Other make?
I'll get in touch with TLO to get a price for the new hangers if I decide to go down the V8 Route.
Nasher.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
30th Aug 2010 11:29 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10297
put the V8 discs on the front of my old one (only new carrier bracket required, along with V8 discs of course). Only really noticed the better braking when going back to TDV6 discs. Also, I tried britpart discs, and suffered from brake shake, which went once genuine discs fitted.
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31st Aug 2010 11:53 am
StephenO
Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1651
Hi mate,
These are the ones I got (i think the same as Wiggs) not much difference but look suberb and Wiggs is right, wheels stay clean way longer!
I think the discs were called Allroad but don't quote me, bad memory i'm afraid.
I got a LR chappy to fit them and he did comment on the quality of both discs & pads.
Hope this helps!
StephenO
31st Aug 2010 11:32 pm
StephenO
Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1651
Quick Update!
Think they might be AllMakes Discs?
StephenO
31st Aug 2010 11:40 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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Thanks Guys.
StephenO, I've asked that ebay seller a question 3 times now over several days if he can supply without the pads or sensor because I already have a spare set of pads and he's not bothered answering.
I've noticed this evening that there is a phone number in his contact details so I'll try calling him tomorrow.
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1st Sep 2010 12:10 am
StephenO
Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1651
Cool,
let me know how you get on, I bought them from a private seller on Ebay, the guy decided to sell his D3 after he purchased them so I caught a bit of good luck (for a change)!
Cheers
StephenO
1st Sep 2010 12:27 am
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10297
allmakes tend to be britpart branded discs
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Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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