Reply With QuoteJust a starter for you .... Replace all the rubber flex brake hoses with new ones ...
Have a look at the disc area, any oil been leaking near there? ..cause the pads will suck it up like a sponge (= replace)
Mike
Hi,
Correction....its a 92 built, MY93 RRC.
I did a search in the RRC channel, and couldnt find the answer there. Im sure it will be here somewhere though.
Background. Went up to the Vic high country with some friends on the weekend. I was "winch engineer" for a mate of mine. He has a heavily modified 93 RRC. Its on 35s, big lift, no abs, axles/diffs all done, arb air lockers front and rear, Disco cdl/auto, 4.6l V8. Generaly, point it at a hill, or obstacle, and it copes. However, whilst going down Blue Rag, he was standing on the brake pedal at one stage and it would NOT stop.
Question. What are the options for improving brakes? I have heard that simply using a TRW Lucas Pad improves things substantially. I have also heard that you can use a Defender caliper which is a significnt improvement? If this is the case, is it because its a better caliper, or because it allows the use of a larger disc?
All advice genuinely appreciated.
Just a starter for you .... Replace all the rubber flex brake hoses with new ones ...
Have a look at the disc area, any oil been leaking near there? ..cause the pads will suck it up like a sponge (= replace)
Mike
Defender front calipers, green stuff pads, remove the rear proportioning valve.
Some additional info...current brakes are all in good condition, with braided lines.
With the Defencer callipers, do you use the existing discs? Why do they improve braking?
When i follow that link, i get nothing...no search returns. SO thats not very helpful...unless you are trying to tell me that no such information exists? Which Im sure is not true.Originally Posted by Rangier Rover
It was linked OK ... but not now ... Do a search on "Defender Callipers" ... The reading material should keep you busy for ages ...
Mike
Sorry about that. Thought I placed a shortcut to some relevant search results.
.... You did .....Thought I placed a shortcut to some relevant search results.
... Defendher Calliper ....
Mike
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