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AdamB
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 136
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Disc & Pad recommendations |
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Hi all, my front discs and pads are about due a change and the rears won't be too far behind. There has been some talk at home about looking at caravans so if anything comes of that I'll do them all sooner rather than later.
I've seen green stuff pads mentioned a few times, less brake dust would certainly be welcomed but I'd appreciate any advise on what to/not to look at if anyone has any.
I've been looking at the LOF standard and upgraded sets too.
https://lofclutches.com/shop/brakes/brake-...brake-kit/
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28th May 2024 9:50 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23794
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If you drive off road stick to a plain disc not drilled, grooved or dimpled, as those are a magnet for small stones and gravel.
I’ve been using Brembo pads and discs with no complaints and like the fact that, unlike the oe discs, the centres don’t go rusty.
Others will have their own preferences. I doubt you’ll go far wrong with any known quality brand tbh.
Prices vary wildly from the usual online retailers every time I buy a set. So it’s worth spending a little time searching.
2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
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28th May 2024 10:14 pm |
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G3Z
Member Since: 16 Dec 2018
Location: South Wales
Posts: 556
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Advanced Factors and use our discount code. Absolute no brainer with the choice.
https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/brake-parts-97-c.asp Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Utility Station Wagon.
2007 Disco 3 GS TDV6 Manual
200,000+ mile club 😎
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29th May 2024 3:16 am |
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Oxford-boy
Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
Posts: 1104
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I tried some different (EBC) discs and pads.
The discs I tried were drilled and grooved.
They warped under heat.
I noticed no real difference with green or yellow pads and am now back with OEM discs and pads which with a BREMBO big brake front setup are fantastic.
OEM would be my recommendation from my experience.
Try some others, see what you think maybe? Jim
2014 Discovery 4 XXV SDV6 Causeway Grey
2016 Discovery 4 HSE Lux SDV6 Loire Blue - now gone
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29th May 2024 3:38 am |
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AdamB
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 136
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I don't get to play in the mud as often as I'd like but I'll avoid them for that reason thanks.
Will price up some options and have a look into servicing the slider pins etc. I fitted new caliper carriers to my old D2, not sure I need to go that far on this one though.
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29th May 2024 8:30 am |
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Duc750
Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: northampton
Posts: 314
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I've had Meyle discs and pads from AF and whilst perfectly serviceable they don't have a lot of initial bite which i find a bit disconcerting, particularly when towing. Picked up some Ferodo pads from AF to replace the front and they are much better (still on the Meyle discs). 05 D3 V8 HSE, LR Passion tree bars, wildbear compressor guard, LRP switch panel, ARB rear locker + compressor, Trigger 6 shooter electrical system
12 RRS SDV6 HSE (Hers) - Gone and replaced with an I Pace - I can tell you now EV is not the future yet
Metalian Camper trailer
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29th May 2024 8:44 am |
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AdamB
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 136
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I spent the extra and went for Brembo, immediate improvement on whatever was on there before, looking forward to seeing how they bed in. There are many cheaper options but as we now tow a 1.5t caravan hopefully these will prove to be worth it.
One point to note, there is a new part number for these for the 360mm D4 brakes but none of the parts shops seem to have caught up. I don't have it to hand but you are probably best to check the Brembo website.
Last edited by AdamB on 28th Jul 2024 6:23 am. Edited 1 time in total
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27th Jul 2024 8:56 pm |
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AndyButch
Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
Location: Royal Wootton Bassett
Posts: 107
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I had two sets of OEM on my previous D4 but my current one came with Brembo pads and discs and would certainly recommend them. I also pull a tin tent and am very glad of the upgrade 1978 Series 3 88 Military Green (Gone)
1983 110 V8 Masai Red (Gone)
1997 Discovery 1 XS Cobalt Blue (Gone)
1999 Defender 110 TD5 Safari Epsom Green (Gone)
2001 Freelander Sport Buckingham Blue (Gone)
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark Yulong White "Larry" (Written off)
2015 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Corris Grey "Sol"
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27th Jul 2024 10:03 pm |
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TheGreenMachine
Member Since: 05 Nov 2023
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 63
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Plus 1 for Brembo here, too.
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28th Jul 2024 12:56 pm |
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