brakes this time, of course

[newhue]

well the poxy defender crapped itself again. Breaks this time. I see LR spent the big bucks on chrome plated calliper pistons which de-liminate then start pitting. The flaking chrome eats out the seals out and just after 6 years from new the brakes are stuffed. Glad I paid 60K for a second dearest commercial on the market.

Anyway, so I have a new set of stainless steel pistons, is there any tricks to it. The calliper seats look fine but there is some scuffing on the alloy from the OE pistons rubbing. Just replace with new or hone the seats bit you think?

[PAT303]

Actually it's a common thing on all makes because brake fluid is hydroscopic which causes the bores to corrode,the reason why you change the fluid every 40K. The bores are chrome lined to prevent this from happening,if you don't like the idea sell it and buy a Toynissibitshi,price their calipers against LR's, you'll have all the same fun at twice the price. . Pat

[vnx205]

I think what Pat meant to type was "hygroscopic".

Hygroscopic is the ability of a chemical compound to absorb or adsorb water.

A hydroscope is a device, similar to a telescope built for observing things underwater.

If someone was planning to do a search on the subject to learn more about the problem, Googling the correct term might be helpful.

[67hardtop]

A lesson to all the motor vehicle owners out there...replace your brake fluid every 2 years regardless of mileage unless you're in a very humid or wet environment then every 12 months. Cheaper than replacing ur brake hydraulics every couple years...

Teacher taking a break now...dont bring apples...i don't like 'em. 😇😇

Cheers Rod

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[PAT303]

^^^ oops. Pat

[newhue]

have replaced the brake fluid every 24 months from new. So why is then the wifes 13 year old ford focus with 240K never had brake, clutch, or gear box issues. Before that her generation 2 chuck away hyundai excel with 10 years of life and 170K never had issues. And my old HJ 47 troopy never had issues with 400K on it.

I will let you blokes in landy land think they are something to behold, and yes I wish I did buy a toyota. But this heap of junk will be the first and last LR I ever buy. I don't mind saying I made a mistake, I should not have bought it, and perhaps all the rubbishing they get just might have merit.
You can produce all the rubbish you like on toyota, but we're looking about 2000 sales per month each for Land Cruiser and Hilux, verse 40 defenders. And I'd have a bet of those 40 defenders 3/4 of them have pathetic issue.
Yes if the wife would let me trade it in on a Land Cruiser I would, but I spent too much money accessorising it when new caught up in the Defender bubble.
I know it hurts to realise you actually know the truth as well, but its easier to keep flying the flag hey.

[Marty90]

I think what Pat meant to type was "hygroscopic".

Hygroscopic is the ability of a chemical compound to absorb or adsorb water.

A hydroscope is a device, similar to a telescope built for observing things underwater.

If someone was planning to do a search on the subject to learn more about the problem, Googling the correct term might be helpful.

I've been referring to brake fluid as being hydroscopic for about forty years because that's what they taught us at Tech.

[vnx205]

It isn't surprising that you were taught the wrong term. It is the way the majority of people pronounce it.

It doesn't help that hydrology involves the study of water and almost everyone has heard of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, so it seems logical that the the term for something that absorbs water would be hydroscopic.

However hygroscopic is the correct term.

[weeds]

Pretty straight forward to rebuild from memory....I did the rears on my TDI many years ago at 200000 km ish...not sure the fluid was flushed very often.

I gotta agree re: Toyotas, my POS Hilux has done 80k and hasn't had a spanner on it, I suspect it will do another 80k without issue.

I was seriously looking at other options before we purchased the TD5 to replace the TDI.....it appears I've been caught by the defender bug a second time.

[manofaus]

What's the wading depth of a ford focus?