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Which brake caliper option would you go for?
Einbach (supplied by AF)
31%
 31%  [7]
Britpart Pattern
18%
 18%  [4]
Britpart OEM (whatever OEM really means in this instance)
27%
 27%  [6]
Allmakes Pattern
4%
 4%  [1]
Bearmach Pattern
0%
 0%  [0]
EAC
0%
 0%  [0]
Recondition the ones on there with TRW seals
18%
 18%  [4]
Total Votes: 22

rrhool
 


Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Pete K wrote:
how long they been on the car since?

I just checked my log book. I did it on the 1st Nov 2020, and have done approximately 10k miles since then. Still seem ok. The old ones were dragging, but no issue now.

 Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone 
 
Post #226375023rd Nov 2021 8:03 pm
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reb78
 


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Disco_Mikey wrote:
PROFSR G wrote:
I can understand your reticence regarding Britpart as their components can vary considerably when it comes to quality. In recent years though it seems they have got much better across their range, and their calipers for D3/4 are actually quite good. (easily up to the original LR caliper) I took a chance on them about 5 years back for my own D3 before fitting to a customers car. They continue to perform perfectly to this day and without issue.

I have since fitted well over a dozen of them, again without issue. It's one of the few Britpart components I do fit with confidence Thumbs Up


We've fitted hundreds of Britpart calipers, without issue, as well as discs and pads

Britpart were a bit of a laughing stock 10-15 years ago, but completely different company now Thumbs Up


Disco_Mikey wrote:
We spend around £15k a month with BP, and we've only ever had 2 warranty returns Thumbs Up


Interesting to hear. I stopped buying anything in a blue box about 10 years ago. I just got so fed up with literally every part being a complete waste of time and money. Sure they had a warranty but if it was a cheap part with a high labour time attached then they wouldn't compensate me for my time. Just became too much hassle to use them anymore.

What has changed? They never seemed interested in admitting there were any problems with their product sourcing. I am really reluctant to trust their parts but you clearly do. I am not sure I can do it!
  
Post #226378024th Nov 2021 12:13 am
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rrhool
 


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I normally wouldn't buy 'cheap' parts, but having read all the comments above, and taking DM's statements on board, I've just bought a pair of BritPart front calipers. £40 each. Half the price of the AF Einbach ones.

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On opening the packets I immediately notice that one of the piston dust covers is not fitted properly, and I'll have to take out the piston to seat it correctly! Rolling Eyes

I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for the moment. I''ll report back, if they fit the car (or not!)
 Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone 
 
Post #228496124th Mar 2022 12:41 pm
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reb78
 


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Good luck! I just couldnt do it... not for a vital component.

I went for the Einbach in the end - reckon I have done about 5k miles since doing them late last year. Time will tell....
  
Post #228501524th Mar 2022 8:24 pm
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rrhool
 


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New pads and Brit Part calipers fitted this weekend. So far so good! They work like brake calipers, lets see for how long!



 Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone 
 
Post #22862963rd Apr 2022 1:42 pm
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PROFSR G
 


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You'll have no problem with them. Thumbs Up
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gstuart
 


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Hiya

Out of curiosity are TRW any good please as saw these the other day for only £30 each

Many thks

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362197058754?ha...SwttVaQ10y




Front are £60 each and again TRW

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362702001879?ha...SwPdhdLgU~
   
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TRW are the OEM supplier Thumbs Up
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Post #22863183rd Apr 2022 5:22 pm
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your stopping 2,7 tons....at an inquest you would fair better if you told the judge you fitted new calipers
whatever the make,,,the question could be are you compitant to service calipers ?
  
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gstuart
 


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Disco_Mikey wrote:
TRW are the OEM supplier Thumbs Up


Many thks, do intend later this year to upgrade all of them to the V8 brakes , plus calipers, as when I don’t use my landy I’ve noticed they can stick on , plus leave my handbrake off when parked on the driveway so shoes don’t stick to the indrums

Another kit I’ve seen are ones made by terrafirma and thinking if my local garage can do them for me as lifting the larger 19 inch wheels on and off will be too much for me

Have got new brakes hoses all round , almost forgot suppose it would be good to get new EPB shoes fitted at the same time so everything is done

https://www.blackhawksolutions.co.uk/terra...-311-c.asp

Thks again Thumbs Up


   
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