Member Since: 24 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
Posts: 1481
Re: V8 Brake upgrade
MikeS2005 wrote:
Hi All
Just thought I would share this with everybody I did a V8 brake conversion to my D3 Yesterday and what a difference it stops like you wouldnt believe.
The conversion consists of larger carriers,discs and yellow stuff brake pads the calipers are the same on the 2.7 as they are on the V8.
I also had a very interesting conversation with the technical department at EBC and was told not to use green stuff pads on this vehicle as it is too heavy for these pads and that the D3 should run yellow stuff because of the weight the yellow stuff pads are actually marked SUV/Truck they werent cheap but the difference was amazing.
Im still running everything in so will update as soon as they are run in.
cheers
I've been using the V8 discs and caliper holders, front and rear, with the standard LR pads for the last 3 and a half years with absolutely no problems on my D3. Makes a significant difference over the standard discs.IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
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12th Nov 2010 1:21 pm
MikeS2005
Member Since: 13 Sep 2008
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 920
V8 Conversion
Hi all
Someone on here mentioned about the state of their discs when they took them off I think mine had been on since new and I was shocked at the state of the inner disc face, the outer disc face was fine with minimal wear so if you get a chance check the inner disc faces as the fronts look perfect but the inners wont be.
The difference in braking was a huge leap forward when I did the V8 Brake conversion but the difference could have been better due to the poor state that the OE discs were in, in the first place.
cheers
12th Nov 2010 2:52 pm
daim
Member Since: 28 Jun 2010
Location: kent
Posts: 11
Good job!!
Could you post all the part numbers up so I can get some prices
My brakes are in need of a change so no better time to do an upgrade
Cheers
21st Nov 2010 7:05 pm
Synthdr
Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: near coventry
Posts: 20
Hi would you mind sharing the part numbers for the conversion I will also be going with EBC yellow stuff after a similar call to EBC tech good to hear giving same advise out. many thanks. Synthdr
No EBC one there, but Steve does offer EBC pads so could presumably suppy.
Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
14th Aug 2015 8:02 am
Ryans
Member Since: 06 Jan 2015
Location: East London
Posts: 52
i too have just upgraded the fronts on mine to 360mm V8 discs - only the fronts were worn so changed them.
when the standard size rears need changing i will upgrade to V8 items too. Until then the brakes are great - no issues with brake balance, its more stable than ever!
Got all my bits from Advanced Factors in Southampton and had them fitted by Regal Autosport, top job and loving it!!! 8) 8) 8)2006 Discovery 3 HSE // 1957 Series 1 109
14th Aug 2015 9:56 am
Synthdr
Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: near coventry
Posts: 20
Thanks
Thank you for all the information contained in these posts and a massive thank you for the part numbers, advanced factor's are brilliant I highly recommend them. I went for the TRW systems kits to do the upgrade the disk's have arrived and are painted black, they look really good. I am doing front and rear at same time I will let you all know how long it took me on DIY.
26th Aug 2015 9:27 am
tm_02_cia
Member Since: 06 Jan 2016
Location: Timisoara
Posts: 15
Why are the rear discs(350mm) bigger than the front ones(340)?
30th Jan 2017 1:46 pm
kocr
Member Since: 10 Jan 2020
Location: Diest
Posts: 3
Rear bigger discs ...
8 years after the question: I think the rear ones are bigger because the handbrake mechanism is inside. The braking surface will be less I guess.
4th Aug 2024 6:44 am
Flapper
Member Since: 04 Feb 2015
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 352
even better Brakes
Hi just reading with interest about your upgrades.
I went through the same route as yourself and was very please, However i then started getting the dreaded sticking calliper on the front (nothing to do with the V8 upgrade) while looking for a new calliper i found this like on the forum:-
This completely changed my direction for searching and i ended up buying D4 discs 360mm and shields (optional) and the 4 pot Brembo callipers off a range rover L320
These bolt straight on where the carrier bolts to and with V8 rear brake conversion they stop very nicely and all this under a standard 19inch wheel.
You can go bonkers and fit 380mm discs and 6 pot Brembo's but you will need 20inch wheels.
I little tip on the 3bay search for just the part numbers and don't mention Brembo i got the calliper for £47 for the left and £64 for the right. happy converting.
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Makes a significant difference over the standard discs.
Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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