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Rich1968



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Vented disc upgrade
Hi all

1. Vented disc upgrade - is it worth it?
2. is it just a case of changing discs and calipers?

Any other bits needed apart from pads/fitting kit?

Cheers
Post #823548 5th Apr 2020 9:02pm
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GREENI



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Yes
Yes.

No.

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Post #823552 5th Apr 2020 9:26pm
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GREENI



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Any brake upgrade is good.

I forgot to say hi. Hi.
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sharkey964



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France 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
I've just done this on my 90. Yesterday!
Not had chance to drive it with the lockdown restrictions,so,I'll report back when I've got a few miles on with the vented discs,we'll see if there is any improvment.
I used to get brake fade on some of the long decents in the Pyrenees,so,if nowt else,I'm hoping the vented discs should cool down a bit quicker so reduce fade.

Marc.
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Rich1968



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Thanks chaps - bits ordered!
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pj2106



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
I’ve got a decent pair of front vented calipers for sale if interested also have good rear pair for 110 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold
1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold
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isacs



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I do a fluid swap while your at it
Post #823858 7th Apr 2020 11:31am
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htb2



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pj2106 wrote:
I’ve got a decent pair of front vented calipers for sale if interested also have good rear pair for 110


Could you pm me pics and a price inc delivery to AB54, and what were they off as to fit my 05 110 td5
Post #823860 7th Apr 2020 11:49am
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Rich1968



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Thanks - mate has given me some new old stock calipers I'll replace the seals and give them a go.

Any good guides anywhere on how to check CV joints for wear? think mine are knackered.

Are the copies any good or should I go OEM/GKN?

Cheers
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jst



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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Or you can add the spacer and o rings to make a std caliper wider. Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
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miker



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Rioja Red
Rich1968 wrote:
Thanks - mate has given me some new old stock calipers I'll replace the seals and give them a go.

Any good guides anywhere on how to check CV joints for wear? think mine are knackered.

Are the copies any good or should I go OEM/GKN?

Cheers


WHy do you think CV joints are worn? Clicking on full lock? They generally wear out after other bits of the driveline due to being relatively protected and well oiled inside the swivel housing. Mine are 200k miles old and still nice and tight!
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Rich1968



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Yes they do click on lock but also holding shafts either side and twisting there is play.
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roel



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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
Holding the shafts on either side of the CV joint or either side off the whole axle? The last will be diff play I think. My CV never got worn they just broke:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpB1HKRpTzc

At about 50 seconds Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)
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