Thread: Brake Pads

Originally Posted by Bess

Hi folks, just on a side note re brakes, when I was traveling & towing a large van behind my D2 the brakes struggled with the weight & heat build up.

So I bought a set of vented,cross drilled & slotted discs from MR Auto in Redcliffe for the front only.

These improved the bight,feel & fade resistance quite a bit on the D2 & they have worn well, a mate still has my old car & going strong.

So have any of us fitted these to there Defender & what do you think?

My 110 MY11 lacks the bight that I like. I would approach MR Auto again but I think the freight of a set of four to Sydney would be cost prohibitive.

I would appreciate any thoughts or experience.
Regards Chris.

Not on the Defender yet but I fitted Cross drilled and slotted discs on my RRC to all 4 wheels when I had it and it made a lot of difference. When I can afford it will be doing the Defender.

Originally Posted by Islandnomad

I'm sick of my pads squealing on my D2a I'm going to try Akebono ceramic pads next time, apparently less noise and dust. See link Disc Brake PAD Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Pads Rear Front Akebono EUR493 | eBay

i always used genuine pads on my D2's,never had an issue,no squeal at all.
And they were similar price to aftermarket.