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  1. 27th May 2013, 07:50 PM #1
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    Brake upgrades on TD5

    I have a 2003 TD5 90 and would really like to upgrade the brake system to be a lot more powerful.
    It has ABS and traction control so whatever I do has to work well with the system.
    I just find that I feel like I'm fighting the car to come to a stop.
    Not sure what the discs and pads are but I'm pretty sure they are original Landrover as the car was always serviced by Ritters before I bought it.
    It only has 40000kms on the clock.
    Not sure if I just need to bleed the fluid but would like to look into stronger calipers and better pads/discs... Would probably upgrade the front first as I'm assuming they have more effect on overall braking.
    Any recommendations??
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  2. 27th May 2013, 08:53 PM #2
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    Replace the rubber brake hoses with braided lines, you'll be surprised how much this makes a difference.
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  3. 28th May 2013, 07:06 AM #3
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    Ok mate ill check out some braided brake lines.
    Is there some better calipers available with a lot more power?
    Or maybe some DBA 4000 XS discs with some better brake pads?
    Would they make much difference?
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  4. 28th May 2013, 07:14 AM #4
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    I noticed there are some braided brake lines with extra 50mm length. Would they be ok on a standard height 90?
    Would be nice to know if I did raise it 50mm in the near future that I don't have to buy more braided brake lines.
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  5. 28th May 2013, 07:14 AM #5
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    There are off the shelf kits available.... not cheap tho!

    Twisted Store - Brakes
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  6. 28th May 2013, 07:25 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Psimpson7 View Post
    There are off the shelf kits available.... not cheap tho!

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    Not cheap at all... But AP Racing kit is excellent and those 6 pot calipers will defo do the job.

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  7. 28th May 2013, 07:38 AM #7
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    Holy $&!?,
    They are pretty expensive. Don't think I can afford those in a hurry.
    Hmm wonder if any other brands do them?
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  8. 28th May 2013, 11:35 AM #8
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    Try race brakes in yarraville melbourne
    If you find fade with good pads, rotors, fluid ( with braided lines) you're not driving right
    Howard's a good bloke
    Tell him David with the defender sent you
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  9. 28th May 2013, 01:10 PM #9
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    How hard are you pushing this thing to find there limit? My 110 ute gets a fair work out loaded and no trouble stoping it
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  10. 28th May 2013, 01:34 PM #10
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    Not sure what size calipers a 90 uses e.g. same as disco 1. 41mm piston. I upgraded my disco to the larger 46mm defender caliper. That made a huge difference. Bigger then the braided lines.
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