92'RRC Brake Upgrade

OK, I have done searches on Classic brake upgrade, defender calliper(s), etc, and cant find an answer to my questions.

Specifically:

1. is the TRW Lucas brake pad a siginificant improvement over others?

2. is the defender calliper a significant upgrade over RRC calliper, and why?

If it's an My93, doesn't it have the 4 spot AP Racing calipers and Wabco brake setup??? Pretty hard pressed to beat that setup. I have it in my 93 an if I could get the same setup for the D2a, i would be one happy camper!!! The pump
Powered wabco is by far the best setup. My classic is a April 93 build.

Cheers

Andrew


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This is one of those wierd change over models. Its actually a 92 build, but it has HALF the 93 stuff on it. Its a nightmare everytime you go to get parts for it. Im told it isnt uncommon for land rover to start "trying stuff" near model change over time.

I have driven a mates 92 Rangie on 33's with the wabco mated to vented defender setup. Pulls up great at highway speed. I believe solid rotors work better for off road though.

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Originally Posted by Hamish71

OK, I have done searches on Classic brake upgrade, defender calliper(s), etc, and cant find an answer to my questions.

Specifically:

1. is the TRW Lucas brake pad a siginificant improvement over others?

2. is the defender calliper a significant upgrade over RRC calliper, and why?

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Cant answer the first one. On the second, the 110 caliper in effect has more leverage.
Also look at the rear proportioning valve as running 35's.

just go for slotted rotors, they make a huge difference

I would think the slotted rotors would be better for heat dissipation?, but its not heat that is killing them.

Callipers sounds like the go.

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Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

Cant answer the first one. On the second, the 110 caliper in effect has more leverage.
Also look at the rear proportioning valve as running 35's.

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I understand in theory the effect of the rear proportioning valve, but what am I "looking" at it for?

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Originally Posted by Hamish71

I would think the slotted rotors would be better for heat dissipation?, but its not heat that is killing them.

Callipers sounds like the go.

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vented will help with heat. slotted have groves in the surface that allow gas created in the friction between the brake pad and rotor to escape.

Slotted rotors are a big improvement and imo do more than the trw pads.

slots aren't about dissipation they are about assisting to release gasses and providing extra friction. Lots cheaper than calipers :D

LOL what trobbo just said, what happens when you read a oage an reply later