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300TDi CSW Phil

Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 750

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green

Brake Overhaul

Although my brakes are generally good through general maintenance and checking I am suddenly aware that there are some quite old components in the system which maybe design life expired.

In recent memory it has has the following new parts:
Master Cylinder
Servo
Vacuum pump
Various callipers (as piston corrosion warrants when changing pads, too frequently).

The main parts that are of considerable age and a concern are the flexible brake lines, I still have the rubber original looking ones which I haven't changed in nearly 12 years of ownership.

I am thinking of replacing these with braided stainless ones as they seem to be a better solution (not too bothered if I don't get any real improvement by doing this although new lines giving under pressure should be less ).

Next on my hit list is to rebuild the callipers with new seals (genuine) and stainless pistons (again I'm not expecting any sort of braking improvement with this but it should make future maintenance easier).

Then it comes down to the question of which brake pads to use, the Defender is obviously heavy but more so as it has a winch, full rack and roof tent, 40l in vehicle water tank (for long trips) and soon (hopefully) a long range fuel tank and possibly wing tank.

I was considering the LOF Powerspec pads (already have the clutch and it has been great) but they are only listing pads for the rear of later vehicles (I believe these are thicker and wont fit).

Do LOF do rear pads for a 300TDI? Are there others to consider?

I think the pads is where I can expect to get a bit of extra potential as currently running Mintex from memory.

Lastly, is there anything else (other than inspecting the hard lines that I should be considering?

Many thanks for reading this far and for any responses. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home
M0XQS

28th Dec 2023 10:31am

Devon-Rover

Member Since: 22 Jan 2015
Location: South Devon
Posts: 914

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Aintree Green

IMO if you want something a step up from the OE mintex / ferrodo then I'd always say EBC ultimax

Once bedded in I've found them to be a good pad that stops well. I did a complete brake job on mine a few months back and used EBC pads and discs and now they have bedded in the performance is great and i'd reckon better than factory standard. Also can be found on Fb, Ytube, Insta & Twitter @4WDSouthwest

28th Dec 2023 1:10pm

MarkBrown

Member Since: 03 Oct 2022
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 454

1983 Defender 110 Other HT Auto Keswick Green

I've used ebc before on other vehicles with no problems, but had to take them off my 110 as they didn't work when cold. I've put in mintex which are much better and perform normally. It could be that the ebc aren't not suitable for the discs I have, perhaps.

28th Dec 2023 8:48pm

cechurap

Member Since: 22 Aug 2020
Location: Prague
Posts: 8

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Alpine White

I had EBC green stuff on the rear of my 110 and they definitely don't work together with Delphi discs.. they were squeaking horribly

I was hoping, that they will be bedded after some time.. but after 2000km I had to change them .. the noise was like train comming to station, every time I use the brakes

28th Dec 2023 10:23pm

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