SIII 109 2.6 Brake Parts

[BigJon]

I have to replace front and rear shoes and cylinders on a 2.6 109 Series III (customer vehicle).
Where would be the best (cheapest) place to buy the parts. I am quite happy to buy from the UK. I had a look at the Paddock website, it looks like about 75 pounds plus postage for what I need.
Any other recommendations?

[gromit]

I got shoes locally from a brake supplier (but I have managed to get trade prices). Friction material was better that the stuff fitted to the Britpart/Indian offers from Paddocks and a local LR supplier.
Wheel cylinders you could also source from a local supplier.

Cheapest isn't always best when dealing with brakes.


Colin

[Themadmob]

Who is the local supplier Gromit .. I am about to place an order at Paddock ?

[gromit]

It's a company I deal with that shouldn't really supply the 'public'.

Try a brake company local to yourself. They will be able to get them, you just need to compare the price with the UK prices plus shipping.


Colin

[Themadmob]

Thanks Colin

[Moocar]

Try DLS in the UK, Paul there has been very helpful, prices are good and you have the option of britparts or other suppliers. Their delivery to Aus is excellent, one order was sent Friday afternoon at 4.00pm, arrived Perth 12 noon Sunday, I got it Monday morning and that was not the express delivery option. (Average speed over 400kmh, not a bad speed for a Series 3)

[BigJon]

Cheapest isn't always best when dealing with brakes.


Colin


I agree, but the options are cheapest or not done at all. In this case, cheapest is best. The price difference between locally sourced and UK imported appears to be about $250 or thereabouts.

[Seriestwo]

Land Rover Parts - BRAKE SHOE SET - L/ROVER S2+3 109 6cyl + V8 (FRONT) (3" wide) (http://www.roverparts.com.au/inc/sdetail/577)

under $70 delivered.

[BigJon]

I know there are two wheel cylinders per side on the front. Are they both the same, or are they different (ie, are there 2 different wheel cylinders for the front, right and left hand ones, or are there 4 different ones).

[Homestar]

All the same. At least they are on mine.

[gromit]

Rears are 'handed' and the fronts are as well from memory.
So 2 LH front, 2 RH front, 1 LH rear and 1 RH rear.

If ordering from UK you can buy a set. LWBKIT2 | Brake Overhaul Kit - LWB (6cyl engine) (http://www.paddockspares.com/lwbkit2-brake-overhaul-kit-lwb-6cyl-engine.html)


Colin

[debruiser]

Colin is correct, (what else should we expect from such a fine source of knowledge!). I just purchased a set, they are definitely handed. Good luck! :D

[dromader driver]

Think my last series set came from repco!

[Homestar]

Just went and checked - what do you know - I was wrong! First time for everything I suppose...;)

What tripped me up is that I pulled all the front wheel cylinders off, cleaned them up and stuffed them back on - they all look the same at first glance, but the mounting holes make them 'handed' as mentioned.

I just whacked them back on and must have got lucky grabbing the right ones at the right time.:)

You learn something new every day.

[gromit]

Most brake places will get them for you.
What you need to do is look around for a 'trade supplier' and have a word with them. Often they will sell to you as long as you don't go telling everyone.

Being in industrial sales I find a lot of trade suppliers and if you ask, you often get lucky.
I've found a brake component supplier, disks, pads, shoes & brake tube but not wheel & master cylinders. They also re-line hard to get brake shoes.
An electrical supplier where I can get Narva at trade.
Yesterday I stumbled across an outlet shop for ProQuip Jerry cans.


Colin

[Lakey]

Anyone do cylinder sleeves in stainless these days?

Cheers
Lakey

[Mick_Marsh]

Anyone do cylinder sleeves in stainless these days?

Cheers
Lakey
Yep. Most brake places will get them sleved in stainless for you.

[Seriestwo]

I recently purchased a set of front 6cyl wheel cylinders from Brit-car in the UK along with some little brake lines. I payed $136.00 delivered where $76 of the cost was freight. If you wanted it not sent DHL it would have been cheaper, but I wanted them within 2 weeks.