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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8145   
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i think its just the actuation of the mech that varies, you need an early (side mounted mech) cable to operate a disc brake Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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21st Aug 2018 7:33am |
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| Harry.O Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 716  
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From memory some of the bracketry is different as well. On a defender the caliper sits near the top but is on the side on a disco due to clearance on the transmission tunnel. 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top 1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles |
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21st Aug 2018 10:16am |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 313 
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For the discovery version the calliper sits at the 9 o'clock position and the defender one is the 12 o'clock position.
I think the defender version had a better cable clamp also, which spans the two bolts that hold the calliper. The disco uses an 'L' shape tab locating on one hole which is prone to moving when applying the hand brake. |
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21st Aug 2018 10:48am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8145
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that is right now you mention it i forgot.
defender one sits at 11oclock. disco one closer to 9. you can always redrill the mounting holes on the caliper bracket to re position. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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21st Aug 2018 10:55am |
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| Moneypit Member Since: 27 Feb 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 271 
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Was only £80 so not to concerned, once I pick it up on Friday I'll have a look and decide if I'm going to use it or not. Thanks to all for your help.
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21st Aug 2018 5:41pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6112 
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I'd try and stick the pads into the caliper with silicone as well... mine used to rattle a lot, in the end I swapped it for a standard unit as I got so fed up with it.
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21st Aug 2018 8:23pm |
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| Harry.O Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 716
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Similar rattling issues with mine. I've mounted it numerous times with plenty of grease on the sliding bolts following the instructions to a T and whilst better, I still get a rattle/cheep-cheep noise from it. I found silicone didn't last too long and the pads are now held in with tigerseal but it's easy enough to remove them with a sharp knife. I'm deliberating about going back to standard, just because the noise annoys me
 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top 1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles |
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22nd Aug 2018 11:10am |
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| donmacn Member Since: 06 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1850
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just FWIW, I've had mine on the car for so long now that I can't remember when it was fitted. It was a 'quick fix' to the OE brake which was 'catching' as the car slowed for traffic lights etc.
I think I did have rattling noises to start with, and I think I did silicone the pads into place - or at least used something in there. Now though, it's been completely silent for years and just works... absolutely trouble-free. When I say years, I mean comfortably 10+. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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22nd Aug 2018 11:18am |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232 
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When the X-Eng Brake was released by Simon he did add to the fitting instructions that if a rattle occurs then try and use some silicone to hold the pads in place. Mine rattled initially so gave it a try and its been noise free for about 5years
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22nd Aug 2018 12:40pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8145
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if anyone has one they wish to sell i am looking for one. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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22nd Aug 2018 7:21pm |
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