Discovery 3 brake suppliers

[ndrew]

G'day, team.

I'm about to do front and rear brakes – rotors and pads – and wondered if there are any hot tips on suppliers. I've been fossicking around online and it seems shipping is potentially going to be a major killer from overseas. I'd love to put the V8 brake package onto my TDV6 at the same time; I just need to find a supplier that won't charge the earth for the privilege.

My current plan is to buy the pads and rotors locally ($715 for the V8 version) and the ancillary bits and bobs from the UK, but I'd be grateful for any pointers.

Cheers,

- Andrew

[DazzaTD5]

I didnt really think the "smaller" brakes on a D3 to be an issue, to be fair I've never towed half a house on wheels anywhere nor had to live with a D3 day in day out. Again while I've not looked into it, the D4 style later brakes might use a different abs unit and different booster, so change over may well not be as simple as it seems.

I do tend to err on the side of caution when it comes to brake modifications, especially when the benefits are debatable.

Either way when doing brakes on a Land Rover, dont cheap out with brands. Stick with known proven good brands that are recommended by members here on AULRO. Yes even as a repairer I struggle to find good brands at a reasonable price from suppliers when doing brakes on a D4.

[RANDLOVER]

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Rimmer Bros are having a special if that helps.

[ndrew]

Rimmer Bros are having a special if that helps.

Thanks for the tip! I wound up getting an OEM V8 upgrade package for the front and TDV6 Brembo pads and rotors for the rear, all from Rimmer Brothers. Also grabbed new shoes for the EPB.

I’ll document the changeover and any change in braking performance over in my build thread.

Cheers,

— Andrew

[BMKal]

Stick with what you've got, and fit Akebono pads. [bigwhistle]

I agree completely with Dazza's comments. By changing to a different system, you risk bringing all sorts of complications into the equation for bugger all real improvement. There's nothing at all wrong with the D3 / early D4 brakes as they were originally fitted - but you can reduce the generation of black dust and increase the life of both the pads and the rotors by changing to the Akebono pads. I fitted Akebono pads to mine, together with a new set of OEM rotors, and have not had to touch the brakes since.

[ndrew]

Stick with what you've got, and fit Akebono pads. [bigwhistle]

I agree completely with Dazza's comments. By changing to a different system, you risk bringing all sorts of complications into the equation for bugger all real improvement. There's nothing at all wrong with the D3 / early D4 brakes as they were originally fitted - but you can reduce the generation of black dust and increase the life of both the pads and the rotors by changing to the Akebono pads. I fitted Akebono pads to mine, together with a new set of OEM rotors, and have not had to touch the brakes since.

Well, I’ll see how it goes — they’re on their way now. I’ve read a fair bit of stuff at disco3.co.uk with people extolling the virtues of fitting the slightly larger discs from the 4.4 V8 D3 onto the TDV6. I’m keen to see if there’s any significant improvement in braking performance. The car is already heavier than stock and will get a little heavier still with various additions and enhancements — hence the motivation to try for improvements.

Worst case scenario is the experiment fails and I buy a set of standard discs. I think there is low to nil chance of any safety issue from my research (both Rimmer Bros and Advanced Factors sell upgrade “kits” — it’s a common enhancement). I’ll let you know how I go :-)

Cheers,

— Andrew

[jwb]

I've decided to go with DBA T2 slotted rotors and TRW DTEC ceramic compound pads.
Ordered rotors locally and pads, shims and wear detectors from Advanced Factors. UK shipment arrived in 4 days.

[LRD414]

..... TRW DTEC ceramic compound pads ...... from Advanced Factors. UK shipment arrived in 4 days
Very interested. Please let us know how these go for both performance and dust.

Scott

[jwb]

Finally got around to fitting the new pads and discs.
Got the fronts done today.

They feel great with the little driving I did after fitting. Cleaned the rims too so will note the dust but it's not a big deal for me.

Some before and after pics. I'm going to paint the calipers black but didn't get to that today.


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[PeterOZ]

G'day, team.

I'm about to do front and rear brakes – rotors and pads – and wondered if there are any hot tips on suppliers. I've been fossicking around online and it seems shipping is potentially going to be a major killer from overseas. I'd love to put the V8 brake package onto my TDV6 at the same time; I just need to find a supplier that won't charge the earth for the privilege.

My current plan is to buy the pads and rotors locally ($715 for the V8 version) and the ancillary bits and bobs from the UK, but I'd be grateful for any pointers.

Cheers,

- Andrew

Advanced factors in the UK do a complete kit to convert to the V8 brakes. I'm considering this as well for when I have to do the brakes. As I'm doing very little distance these days they are lasting and lasting funny enough,.

[jwb]

Very interested. Please let us know how these go for both performance and dust.

Scott


Have had the TRW DTEC pads on for 1000km or so. Really like the braking with the DBA T2 rotors. The old pads were down to about 3mm and braking felt really dead.
The new ones have a great feel and pull the car up nicely.

That EPB adjustment is a bit of a pain... Bodsy's brake bible was really helpful even though I've done brakes many times. I use Permatex Ceramic Extreme Lubricant in the assembly.
The TRW pads had new caliper bolts, I purchased new clips separately and then found the rear pads had them included. Needed to change the rear wear sensor, happily the front one was intact.

No dust at all but it's early days.