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
reb78
Member Since: 21 Apr 2018
Location: Herts
Posts: 217
Which brand brake calipers
So it seems that known brand rear brake calipers for the D3 are hard to come by at the moment for some reason. All I can find as a known brand (TRW) is the left side caliper. The right is a mix of stuff I have never heard of or the usual Britpart/Bearmach/Allmakes lottery.
I wondered what folks on here would do and so have set up a poll of the available options.
15th Nov 2021 4:11 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10382
Pointless reconditioning them. It doesn’t seam to address the problem part
15th Nov 2021 6:12 pm
highlands
Member Since: 11 Jan 2010
Location: NW Highlands
Posts: 5096
I'd just get a caliper, put it on, make sure it pushes out on the pedal readily and pushes back in easily and doesn't leak.
I know some people have had issues but I've changed about 20 brake calipers on various vehicles not had an issue with any whether they be main dealer supplied or eBay.Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
Grey 05 TDV6 HSE Auto (Gone)
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15th Nov 2021 7:12 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
I changed an offside hub today and whilst at it did the front discs and pads
the genuine calipers were sticky but during lockdown I cleaned up an old set of genuine calipers and had new pistons and seals at the ready all went together very nicely.
Bought the Meyle discs and pad kit from Advanced for a change
15th Nov 2021 7:43 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6580
I have now three einbachs on mine, two added this year and one a few years ago. No complaints and the price is quite all right.
15th Nov 2021 9:37 pm
sarumlight
Member Since: 07 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
Posts: 1591
Fitted an Einbach one on the back of ours as there were no TRW in stock. Seems fine. Better to have one that works than one that’s seized whatever brand - can’t help ABS/HDC work better when they’re sticking.
16th Nov 2021 12:45 am
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
D3 britpart fronts 7 yrs ago
D3 britpart rears several months ago
90 britpart rears 2 sets in 11 yrs
All have been trouble free, 90 only had two sets as used so little they started to seize.
16th Nov 2021 9:28 pm
reb78
Member Since: 21 Apr 2018
Location: Herts
Posts: 217
Thanks for the thoughts everyone. So I have gone with the majority vote in the end. I also spoke to Paul at AF about the Einbach brand and he says that they are their own brand products and mentioned the QC that they need to meet to be able to be sold in the UK which adds some reassurance.
I am afraid that I simply couldnt bring myself to part with money for Britpart brake products - I have seen too much of what they peddle crumble like cheese or simply not fit to trust them with brake products. I didnt say that earlier so as not to bias the poll! But it is interesting that some of you have had success with them!
23rd Nov 2021 12:07 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4685
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 yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
23rd Nov 2021 4:49 pm
DN D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2298
I found that the original TRW rear caliper pistons started to ‘stick’ and were heavily corroded at a relatively young age, ( like a lot of items on JLR vehicles) …..garbage tbh. So gave the Britpart ones a try, and they are still fitted and working well after 7 yrs or so. If I ever need these replacing, I may well try the Einbach ones next time.D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
23rd Nov 2021 5:02 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4409
I generally agree with the idea to change for new calipers, but I have done both my rear calipers with pistons and seals from Big Redd.
Only took about an hour each side, the piston gaiter is a bit tricky, but once you get the knack, it's not to bad.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
23rd Nov 2021 5:25 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10382
how long they been on the car since?
23rd Nov 2021 7:26 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20738
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
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 My D3 Build Thread
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