Which brake pads?

**PhilipA** · 23rd February 2007, 02:26 PM

I got the Lucas/TRW fronts from a specialist on Wednesday for my 92-3 Range Rover.
Have done about 200Km and they are bedded in and silent.

They are heavily chamfered , but no split down the middle.

They are quiet and seem to have good bite with not much dust.
Cost me $95.01 incl GST with sensors from English Auto Parts at Tuggerah who claimed they are now what LR supply.
Regards Philip A.

**BigJon** · 23rd February 2007, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by markyc

Hmm.. I retracted mine by laying a wooden wire brush handle over them and attaching a G clamp; didn't crack any bleeders. Is this not a good idea?

The theory is that doing that could force crap back up the fluid lines into the master cylinder, possibly damaging seals.

**abaddonxi** · 23rd February 2007, 07:48 PM

Snuck out and bought the Kevlar fronts and Lucas rears. There wasn't a huge amount of difference between the cheapies and the flash. Wish they were painted a cool colour, though. Not quite as cool if you can't tell the difference between one set and the next.

Cheers
Simon

**camel_landy** · 24th February 2007, 11:52 AM

Some pads work best when hot...
Some are softer & work better when cold...
Some squeal...
Etc...

I use genuine pads as IMO they do a really good job in all situations...

As for the fluid, you can actually check the condition of the fluid using a volt meter.

M

**byron** · 24th February 2007, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by camel_landy

Some pads work best when hot...
Some are softer & work better when cold...
Some squeal...
Etc...

I use genuine pads as IMO they do a really good job in all situations...

As for the fluid, you can actually check the condition of the fluid using a volt meter.

M

I entirely agree for general use GENUINE is best all round

........but I did have a very good run a while back with EBC (brand) green coloured Kevlar types

.......haven't been able to get them/seen them lately though.

ALSO,

don't you mean checking it with a "Brake Fluid Tester" or moisture content meter [ which is basically an expanded scale Ohmeter]?

**camel_landy** · 25th February 2007, 03:03 AM

Originally Posted by byron

ALSO,

don't you mean checking it with a "Brake Fluid Tester" or moisture content meter [ which is basically an expanded scale Ohmeter]?

Nope... I did actually mean a volt meter!! I haven't used the technique for a while but IIRC old fluid gives off a couple of volts... Or is that new stuff?? Either way, I remember being shown it at the Technical Academy.

M

**rick130** · 25th February 2007, 06:15 AM

The problem with EBC pads is that they vary too much, batch to batch. Was warned off them by one of the development engineers at DBA. His general recommendation used to be Ferodo. Had a very good run out of the Ferodo 4WD pad, and the discs look excellent.

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