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jimbob7



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No probs,Jim Thumbs Up .

I want braided hoses on mine,but I'm still traumatised from fittin mi ABS pump so dont wanna look at brakes for a good while yet.
Anyways braided hoses aren't easily available for TD5 (ABS?) after 04 (think it was 04,they changed the fitting to some new alien design or summut,dunno Confused ).Would be worth fitting at a service/repair as they have a lifetime guarantee and are probably half the price of genuine pipes.Problem with 5.1 is it has to be changed more often than dot 4 as it's more hydroscopic,really NOT a good idea to use it with ABS then. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.

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barbel jim



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No ABS and looking to replace it all in one hit makes it all a simple bolt on job. The current ones are original, and a few years old
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grafty99



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when I did it I notice much better brake feel too Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
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Post #341625 29th Jun 2014 5:42pm
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landy andy



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Changed mine across from solid to vented on my 90. Much better. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Andy
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derbywill



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
grafty99 wrote:
I did it to my 90, less brake fade with spirited driving, i.e braking feel lasts longer. ideal when towing too
Mine now runs a full 110 spec setup with stainless braided hoses and DOT 5.1 fluid, now stops as well as it goes without breaking the bank Thumbs Up


What is the difference between the 110 and 90 rears is it just a bigger disc?

Will 2005 90 XS
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1968 88” 2A 200tdi
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Post #341702 29th Jun 2014 11:16pm
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grafty99



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Different offset same diameter but much bigger calliper, 46mm piston as apposed to 41mm. The brake pads are quite a bit larger Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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Post #341712 29th Jun 2014 11:52pm
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AWOL



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Re: Solid front brake disk V vented
barbel jim wrote:
I am just renewing the pads, and have opted to try the EBC Greenstuff as a number of members sing there praises.


Just to add some balance if you've not bought them yet... I was persuaded to try EBC Greens on one of our other cars and they are, without a shadow of doubt, the worst pads I have ever used.

I found them to be very spongy feeling things (I prefer a "bitey" pad) that don't inspire confidence. Have given them 2,000 miles to make sure it's not an extended bedding thing but will be swapping them out for Ferodos very soon.
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landy andy



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Agree with above. Green stuff pads are the worst I've ever fitted. Tried them for a thousand miles, then binned them. Nasty

Andy
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barbel jim



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Already brought the pads. These things are so subjective!! Land rover allegedly spend millions developing things, and then we assume we can improve on it! Ebc pads worked out 4 dearer than the Paigid I was going to use, so thought I'd give them a go. We'll soon find out Whistle
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excossack



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barbel jim wrote:
Fluid will be done as a matter of coarse, but the only braided hoses I can find at the mo are shugarpart ones with blue wrappers Shocked


I got my braided hoses from Llama 4x4 can recommend them 1999 Defender TD5 110

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barbel jim



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Struggling with the braided hoses as mine is 2005 when things changed ,.......... But I had a thought Shocked The new calipers will be standard, so there is no guarantee that my old pipes will fit them either ? I suppose I need to check with the supplier ? Dose anyone know what the differences are???
Post #341877 30th Jun 2014 7:29pm
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jimbob7



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The flexi/braided hose is fastened to a short rigid copper pipe which in turn is connected to the caliper,so wont be any problem. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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barbel jim



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Aren't they supposed to be metric thread or something after 05? Is it just the caliper end ? and the other standard imperial ?
Post #341909 30th Jun 2014 8:55pm
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jimbob7



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Dunno,I heard summut bout both ends being male or female,can't remember.But like I say the rubber/braided hose is connected to a short STEEL (not copper,doh!) pipe which uses a standard fitting to fit into the caliper. Cant find an image but a quick looksy underneath will explain all. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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barbel jim



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I'll speak with Brookwells tomorrow and let you know there thoughts Thumbs Up I'm trying hard to avoid getting half way through the job at the weekend to find you can't complete it, so waste alot of your time Big Cry Big Cry
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