D3 brake rotors and pads where from?

[PeterOZ]

Okcfolks,
I'm needing to replace rotors and pads on the D3. I upgraded last time to the larger diameter front rotors for the V8 version.

I was going to go to Brakes direct but they have closed down.
Where are you sourcing brakes from and what brands?

ta
cheers
Peter

[loanrangie]

I use RDA rotors and what ever ceramic pads are going cheap, have bought from 4x4 industries, sparesbox depending on price.

[Disco4TT3]

Sad to hear Brakes Direct are gone - that's who I used last.

I bought the DBA 4000 Series HD rotors and they've been great.

I'm with loanrangie - whoever has what I want at the cheapest :)

[DiscoJeffster]

I use RDA rotors and what ever ceramic pads are going cheap, have bought from 4x4 industries, sparesbox depending on price.

I used RDA front and rear and Akebono ceramics. Since changing over 150,000km. Barely any pad wear, no lip on the disc. No dust. It really feels like pseudo science. It shouldn't be possible, but it is. I don't think I'll ever have to change discs or pads again for the rest of its life

[PeterOZ]

I used RDA front and rear and Akebono ceramics. Since changing over 150,000km. Barely any pad wear, no lip on the disc. No dust. It really feels like pseudo science. It shouldn't be possible, but it is. I don't think I'll ever have to change discs or pads again for the rest of its life

how is the braking performance?

[DiscoJeffster]

how is the braking performance?

Excellent!

[PerthDisco]

I used RDA front and rear and Akebono ceramics. Since changing over 150,000km. Barely any pad wear, no lip on the disc. No dust. It really feels like pseudo science. It shouldn't be possible, but it is. I don't think I'll ever have to change discs or pads again for the rest of its life

Same I have over 150k since changing to Akebono and everything still looks excellent. I have also considered some voodoo magic is involved. Best of all no dust.

Changing over recently to braided steel brake hoses has added some extra grunt no doubt.

[DazzaTD5]

D3 / D4
I use DBA rotors on customers vehicles.
But the last few jobs I have used Brembo rotors.
Pads are only Hella Pagid and never been an issue.

Most of the above has come from use on Defender (classics) as if you want a vehicle to have squeaky brakes then a Defender will be it unless you make sure its spot on. The above has never been an issue hence their use on D3 / D4

[PeterOZ]

thanks a few options there. DBA I have not been able to source the T3 rotors like I got last time.

What vendor are you getting the rotors and pads from?

[SeanC]

Bendix Ultimate Rotors
EBC Yellow Stuff / Island 4x4.

[PeterOZ]

I ended up going to Vmax brakes, helpful and pricing is ok. Note I upgraded my D3 for the larger diameter rotors for the V8 D3.

Front pair R type slotted discs VMAX12461R
Rear pair R type slotted discs VMAX12474R
Front pads GDB1631EU
Rear pads GDB1632EU

Will do the job next saturday.

[PeterOZ]

job done over the weekend, did rear park brake shoes as well. They are a PITA. [bawl]

Full day on Sat and about 3 hrs sunday. Did a fluid flush while I was at it.

[PerthDisco]

job done over the weekend, did rear park brake shoes as well. They are a PITA. [bawl]

Full day on Sat and about 3 hrs sunday. Did a fluid flush while I was at it.

You only learn 'the knack? after huge struggle then promptly forget 'the knack? by the next time you visit.

As a small reminder the braided steel flex brake hose kits are inexpensive and a great addition to the braking strength. I got the Britpart kit for the D3 which was really good. Changing these at same time as fluid is a good combo.

[PeterOZ]

Been quite a long time since I have worked on the brakes so yes you do forget that knowledge.
I did consider replacing those flex hoses. Brit part though I am not a fan of generally.

[PerthDisco]

[emoji638][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]][emoji639][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]][emoji639][emoji637]]Been quite a long time since I have worked on the brakes so yes you do forget that knowledge.
I did consider replacing those flex hoses. Brit part though I am not a fan of generally.

I was shocked how good they were I think it's an external supplier rebranded

[PeterOZ]

I was shocked how good they were I think it's an external supplier rebranded

I did take a look at a vendor that sell those, seems to be more than just the 4 flex tails.

[PerthDisco]

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There's [emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]] in total. Rear have [emoji638] seperate lines each side and front have a junction block in-between the two lines.

There's more supplier options for the D[emoji640] than D[emoji639] but that makes no sense as suspect one size fits all.