Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: Fareham
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V8 brake up grade from Advanced Factors
So on the recommendation of the guys down at AF I’ve upgraded my front discs to the mammoth V8 set. I’m actually really impressed by how they look and am looking forward to seeing how they perform.
The rears are definitely on my list of bits to do next.
Thanks again Paul for your patience with annoying customers that don’t know what they want, me again!
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10th Aug 2019 9:14 am
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 525
Looking nice!!
This is next on my list, after my new rims and tyres.2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
10th Aug 2019 9:39 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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do let us know what you think of them, after then bed in
10th Aug 2019 10:23 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
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I didnt notice a vast improvement when i did mine as you only press the pedal hard enough to brake the vehicle but when i used my friends D3 i didnt think i was going to stop, you have to press the pedal a lot harder to get the same amount of braking.
10th Aug 2019 11:05 am
jaws_172
Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: Fareham
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I’m going camping in a few weeks, it’ll be loaded up inside and out and with a trailer for good measure. I shall report back after the mini adventure 05 D3 S - Gone but never forgotten
EGRs blanked
19” HSE wheels
Prospeed mk1 roof basket
Front runner rear ladder
06 D3 HSE- Sold
GAP IID Tool
"In my defence I was left unsupervised"
10th Aug 2019 12:01 pm
ruggedpeak
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1625
I did this a few years ago with the AF kit and whilst the braking was vastly improved, after a while I suffered the juddering that is well documented with non-OEM brake discs. It got really bad and after replacing the discs with Brembos all is well. This is not an AF specific issue, one that seems to affect non-OEM or similar discs.
It is a very useful upgrade but if the kit still includes non-OEM discs be aware you may get a vibration through the steering as they get older. Hopefully this has been resolved now.Tony
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10th Aug 2019 1:14 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
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hummmmm thanks
10th Aug 2019 1:16 pm
jaws_172
Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: Fareham
Posts: 135
ruggedpeak wrote:
I did this a few years ago with the AF kit and whilst the braking was vastly improved, after a while I suffered the juddering that is well documented with non-OEM brake discs. It got really bad and after replacing the discs with Brembos all is well. This is not an AF specific issue, one that seems to affect non-OEM or similar discs.
It is a very useful upgrade but if the kit still includes non-OEM discs be aware you may get a vibration through the steering as they get older. Hopefully this has been resolved now.
Ewww I hope they’ll be ok then 05 D3 S - Gone but never forgotten
EGRs blanked
19” HSE wheels
Prospeed mk1 roof basket
Front runner rear ladder
06 D3 HSE- Sold
GAP IID Tool
"In my defence I was left unsupervised"
10th Aug 2019 1:34 pm
ruggedpeak
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: UK
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It is a worthwhile upgrade so I wouldn't worry. IF you happen to start to get an odd wobble at speed through the steering and/or vibration under braking (that goes away if you stop) then suspect the discs first. I don't know how common or not this is and it is not related to the upgrade specifically, is something that seems to afflict non-OEM discs of whatever size. There are various threads on here about it, but I don't think it is widespread.
If you do get the vibration at least you won't waste time trying to figure out what in the steering or drivetrain is defective, as I did.
For the record I still get most of my parts and service kits from Advanced and have done for some years.Tony
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10th Aug 2019 1:54 pm
Stevepd
Member Since: 06 Mar 2018
Location: Wiltshire
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Yep this is on my to do list. Let us have some feedback back after some miles. Which pads/discs did you go for. Just waiting for AF to have a sale......
Steve.
10th Aug 2019 3:46 pm
knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
They look awesome Kev
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10th Aug 2019 6:53 pm
jaws_172
Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: Fareham
Posts: 135
Stevepd wrote:
Yep this is on my to do list. Let us have some feedback back after some miles. Which pads/discs did you go for. Just waiting for AF to have a sale......
Steve.
Delphi pads and discs. As a matter of course I changed ALL the bolts and washers at the same time.05 D3 S - Gone but never forgotten
EGRs blanked
19” HSE wheels
Prospeed mk1 roof basket
Front runner rear ladder
06 D3 HSE- Sold
GAP IID Tool
"In my defence I was left unsupervised"
10th Aug 2019 8:05 pm
Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1780
Did you need to do anything to the back plates?
11th Aug 2019 9:34 am
jaws_172
Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: Fareham
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No, they fit with the standard back plates and callipers.05 D3 S - Gone but never forgotten
EGRs blanked
19” HSE wheels
Prospeed mk1 roof basket
Front runner rear ladder
06 D3 HSE- Sold
GAP IID Tool
"In my defence I was left unsupervised"
11th Aug 2019 10:14 am
Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1780
You did say V8 update. I thought these where larger and required a few changes
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