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Porny:

--- Quote from: "M19 ROO" --- i know i can change disks and pads all round but the option of say 4 pots and vented disks on the front would be somethin id rather do then just fit new standerd,
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The front calliper on any Defender is already a four pot calliper :wink:

Depending on the age of the 90", 96 ish model year Defender 90's onwards already have the larger type front calliper... which is the biggest fitted to any standard Defender.

Vented front callipers were on option fitted to quite a few later model 110's (most 130's) and some later 90's (but not all).  They also apeared on some 300Tdi Discoverys.

One option is to fit a vented calliper conversion kit.  But, even on the set up you've got now, your 90 should stop well.

Have you checked that none of the pistons are siezed in the callipers??
When was the fluid last changed?
Have you bled your brakes?

Would be worth while fitting a set of braided brake lines (the cheapest place is www.llama4x4.co.uk) - these will also help improve the feel of your brake pedal.

Also, make sure your using decent pads and discs... not some cheap Britpart ones!!


--- Quote from: "Eeyore" ---Later 90 / 110s had vented front disks but to be honest they won't add a lot to the stopping power.
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Yes and no  :wink:

In regards to ultimate braking force, they won't make that much difference... but will reduce brake fade (so in theory the braking perfomance will degrade slower)

Ian

smo:
Off topic, but isnt that "Trug's" old 90?

As for 90 TD5 brakes, trust me, they are really not worth the upgrade!!

Eeyore:

--- Quote from: "Porny" ---

Yes and no  :wink:

In regards to ultimate braking force, they won't make that much difference... but will reduce brake fade (so in theory the braking perfomance will degrade slower)

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Nah, trust me on this, we've got solids on the front of the racer and we've never had 'em fade.  :wink:

.....yet, anyway!  :shock:

 :lol:

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

M19 ROO:

--- Quote from: "smo" ---Off topic, but isnt that "Trug's" old 90?

As for 90 TD5 brakes, trust me, they are really not worth the upgrade!!
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apparently so mate yeah...

cheers for all the replys and the help, looks like my first route then will be to check over whats there now. and since your all sayinthat the brakes are fine and good thre must be a reson mine arnt, low pads or as said siezed piston,,,

cheers again  :P

Henry Webster:

--- Quote from: "Eeyore" ---Nah, trust me on this, we've got solids on the front of the racer and we've never had 'em fade.  :wink:

.....yet, anyway!  :shock:
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I've got solids on the Discovery racer too and never experienced fade despite regular braking from nearly 100 mph on some fast stages.

I do, however use 110 calipers which are larger 4 pot chaps and EBC greenstuff pads - although I have found that genuine LR ones will take alot of abuse and work well too.

Regards

H

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