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17th Sep 2018 2:22 pm
zulublue
Member Since: 13 Jul 2018
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Re: V8 Upgrade
Advanced Factors wrote:
Drilled and groved discs offer very little or no benefit over the larger V8 standard disc, the important bit is co-efficient of friction, so the largest surface to surface area is the real key in stopping power, land Rover never produced a model with drilled/grooved discs. TBF the D3's brakes were not fabulous, which is why so many people have done the upgrade.
I personally can vouch for the upgrade, stopping power is hugely improved, and i have only done my front's so far as the rears were new when i bought the car.
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Just seen this thread again and three years later they still work just fine, callipers still look good as I dont use acid alloy wheel cleaner which eats the gold finish.
Pretty much all I have done to the brakes is strip and lube annually.
I think the biggest let down with D3 brakes is the initial bite, std or v8, it just isnt there and is always a little dissapointing, but easy to learn to live with.
17th Sep 2018 8:00 pm
Batfink
Member Since: 31 May 2017
Location: Isle of Sheppey
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I was very tempted by the V8 upgrade but luckily stumbled across a pair of 4 pot Brembo's for practically nothing so have gone down that route 2006 TdV6 HSE.
17th Sep 2018 8:19 pm
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18th Sep 2018 8:24 am
zulublue
Member Since: 13 Jul 2018
Location: Middle England
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Speak soon AF, I do have a question over green stuff v yellow stuff for a D3, would appreciate your opinion please.
19th Sep 2018 12:38 am
Bigags
Member Since: 29 May 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 66
Will they v8 upgrade parts fir under the 17” wheel
Got the smaller wheel with bigger tyres for off road
20th Sep 2018 9:28 pm
zulublue
Member Since: 13 Jul 2018
Location: Middle England
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18” wheels are the smallest you can use with the v8 upgrade.
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