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WarPig



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England 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi USW Bonatti Grey
Need new discs, any recommendations?
I need new discs front and rear on my 300tdi and seem to recall someone here fitting a particular brand (possibly vented?) to their Td5 with good results.

Or should I just stick to standard?
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custom90



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I'm currently running standard fit on my 90 Puma at the moment but recently had EBC Green stuff pads fitted and I'm very impressed. When it comes around to discs needing to be changed I personally will seriously be considering EBC discs. Thumbs Up
perhaps something to consider at least?..

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Post #243805 15th Jun 2013 12:24pm
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rustandoil



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England 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey
I have been running EBC discs and Green stuff pads for over a year on my 110 DC with no problems.
A worthwhile upgrade in my view.
Post #243960 16th Jun 2013 3:46am
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WarPig



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England 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi USW Bonatti Grey
eddie wrote:
I have been running EBC discs and Green stuff pads for over a year on my 110 DC with no problems.
A worthwhile upgrade in my view.


Are these vented discs with upgraded callipers?

Is there a marked improvement with EBC discs & pads compared to standard?
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custom90



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WarPig wrote:

Is there a marked improvement with EBC pads compared to standard?

Haven't used discs yet but there is on pads alone from my point of view. Thumbs Up ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
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Froogle-Yorkshireman



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2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
eddie wrote:
I have been running EBC discs and Green stuff pads for over a year on my 110 DC with no problems.
A worthwhile upgrade in my view.


What sort of price are they?

What advantages do they actually offer? Proud owner 110 Utility XS
Ex RR Sport HST V8
Ex Td5 90
Post #244091 16th Jun 2013 2:58pm
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rossy



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
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Ireland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
I recommend Mintex. My local mechanic swears by them because they don't warp and they wear really well. In fact I only recently found out that they are OEM on Pumas (maybe all LR vehicles ?) Great value IMHO
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WarPig



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Thanks for the advice. I ended up getting some Paddocks Performance (Proline?) solid drilled grooved discs, and some EBC Greenstuff pads Thumbs Up


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custom90



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Let us know how you get on with them. Thumbs Up As above standard discs still for me but I find I never really have to break hard any more nor with as much force. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
Post #244970 19th Jun 2013 9:22pm
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WarPig



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England 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi USW Bonatti Grey
Will do. But bear in mind mines a 300tdi so probably a different braking experience than a Puma?

Going to be getting the wheel bearings changed as well.
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GUM97



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
WarPig wrote:
Will do. But bear in mind mines a 300tdi so probably a different braking experience than a Puma?.

You can say that again Laughing Stamp hard and hope for the best Laughing An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
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iPints



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United States 1994 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
WarPig wrote:
Will do. But bear in mind mines a 300tdi so probably a different braking experience than a Puma?


I have a 300tdi too, let me know how you get on as in seven years of ownership i have never had to change the brakes! Rolling with laughter
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LandRoverAnorak



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WarPig wrote:
Will do. But bear in mind mines a 300tdi so probably a different braking experience than a Puma?

Barring the effects of age, I don't think the brakes are significantly different, to be honest. Darren

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Post #245041 20th Jun 2013 8:12am
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BigWheels



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
My Puma has the OE & they are good enough to make the ABS kick in on some emergency stops. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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Retroanaconda



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Surely as a 300Tdi 110 yours has vented discs as standard on the front? Or are these solid discs you've bought special extra thick ones to take account for that? As standard thickness solid discs won't fit where vented ones ought to go.

Drilled/grooved discs are a waste of time if you go off-road, they just fill with mud and grit and wear your pads down even quicker. Be alright for a road-only vehicle, though I'm not sure I see the benefit on a Land Rover.
Post #245858 23rd Jun 2013 10:48am
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