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My V8 Brakes Upgrade
DETAILED WRITE UP AND PICTURES ON PAGE 2 OF THIS THREAD
With all pads and discs reaching end of life at the same time, I decided to go ahead with the V8 brakes upgrade and also change the EPB shoes. First I ordered the kits from Steve at Advanced Factors, plus a few extras such as brake cleaner and those EPB shoes. Having seen all the parts that came, I am so glad Steve sells this stuff in a kit.
This is what arrived the day after ordering, thanks Steve
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First impression is - OMG, what have I started and how long have I got this coming weekend to do the work. Looks like the weather will be warm and dry
I have read Bodsy's Brake Bible once from front to back and have it ready for bedtime reading between now and Saturday. I have also searched and read just about every thread with reference to brakes and V8
Assuming I dont forget, I will take a few pictures and comment on anything that may be of interest to others.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
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12th Feb 2015 9:21 pm
therealboss
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Done this a while ago, took me about 4 hours or so between working and stopping for coffee & Bacon Butties.Dale
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Dale, that was my target time - I will then have it finished before Mrs Barnie gets home and sees what was in the boxes she could not lift! Waiting for the question - "why do you need all that stuff just because the dash says "check brake pads"?"2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
12th Feb 2015 9:32 pm
geoff.
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couple of hours all done
12th Feb 2015 9:41 pm
therealboss
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geoff
Not with coffee & bacon butties, you can't rush a bacon butty. Dale
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so true
12th Feb 2015 9:49 pm
Redgull
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what did that lot cost
12th Feb 2015 9:53 pm
Redgull
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should not ask !! just incase the wife reads the post
12th Feb 2015 9:59 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
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Redgull wrote:
what did that lot cost
As per AF web site. I have siad that the garage would have bought it all anyway, which is mostly true.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
12th Feb 2015 10:02 pm
Flapjack
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is this front and rear ? or front only?
those who have done front only ...I it still a big improvement and worthwhile?blessed are the losers ,for they determine the winners
12th Feb 2015 11:56 pm
therealboss
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Makes sense then, the brakes and lack of urgency is something thats worried me a little. Maybe it'll find its way to the top of the want list now then!!
13th Feb 2015 12:48 am
Nodge68
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This is something I would like to do to mine when the current pads are shot. However mine being a base 7 seater requires larger wheels first. All of which is currently on hold due to a non Discovery related disaster. Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
D3 TDV6. Gone.
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should not ask !! just incase the wife reads the post 
