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My V8 Brakes Upgrade
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Barn1e
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Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

I have now been driving a couple of hundred miles with the V8 upgrade and have to say the change for the better is significant. Well worth the small investment to upgrade. Stopping is now like driving a car, and I am sure with the tintent on the back it will be even better.

So, if you are thinking about the upgrade, I would say do it now. The kits from Steve at Advanced Factors Thumbs Up ensures you have all the parts you need and Bodsy's Brake Bible Bow down will explain all the tools and techniques you need.

I wish I had done this many years ago when we have a twin axle caravan loaded with family of 4, 2 kayaks on roof and 4 bikes on back! 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.  
Post #142801117th Feb 2015 8:29 am
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marceloavg
 


Member Since: 12 Feb 2015
Location: St Helier
Posts: 33

Jersey 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Sumatra BlackDiscovery 4

I have a SE 2004, 18 inch alloys, am I right to think the V8 discs would fit with no problem?  
Post #142846817th Feb 2015 10:24 pm
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Barn1e
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Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Yes. The upgrade will fit 18 inch and larger wheels. 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.  
Post #142850217th Feb 2015 11:15 pm
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Scott90
 


Member Since: 28 Apr 2013
Location: Crieff
Posts: 119

Scotland 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Galway GreenDiscovery 4

Hi that all looks good but can somebody tell me why they are better/what is bigger than standered?  
Post #143179523rd Feb 2015 6:59 pm
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Sydney
 


Member Since: 11 Aug 2013
Location: St Neots
Posts: 903

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Bigger disks and pads. De-Tango
V8 Brakes
EGRs blanked
Running boards
3 flash indicators and clock on dash
Blingy grille...  
Post #143180523rd Feb 2015 7:18 pm
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Disco_Mikey
 


Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Same calipers, same pads

Bigger carriers, to allow fitment of larger discs

The pads sit further away from the hub centre, and provide greater "leverage" on the disc Thumbs Up My D3 Build Thread

TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread  
Post #143182423rd Feb 2015 7:32 pm
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Scott90
 


Member Since: 28 Apr 2013
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Scotland 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Galway GreenDiscovery 4

Thanks. Micky you always give me the answer I'm looking for Thumbs Up  
Post #143183323rd Feb 2015 7:39 pm
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Disco_Mikey
 


Member Since: 29 May 2007
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Best £180 you will spend My D3 Build Thread

TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread  
Post #143183923rd Feb 2015 7:49 pm
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Scott90
 


Member Since: 28 Apr 2013
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Scotland 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Galway GreenDiscovery 4

Where do you get the parts from?  
Post #143184223rd Feb 2015 7:53 pm
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Disco_Mikey
 


Member Since: 29 May 2007
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

You have a PM Thumbs Up

Get the parts through a couple of my suppliers, which should all be explained in said PM Thumbs Up My D3 Build Thread

TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread  
Post #143185223rd Feb 2015 8:03 pm
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Barn1e
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Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

OMG - had my first emergency stop from about 60mph, with the upgraded V8 brakes. What an improvement. Great modification. Should have done it sooner. 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.  
Post #143250324th Feb 2015 6:03 pm
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therealboss
 


Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
Posts: 1958

Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Barn1e, its fun doing an emergency stop with the V8 Brakes, can't have anything on the rear seats now. Had some tw4t pull out a side road in front of me when I was doing 50+, I hit the brakes and everything in the back seat ended up on the floor and in the front with me.

My MacBook Pro hit the glove box and damaged the leaver that you use to open the glove box, now I'm looking for a new one. Big Cry Dale




Mods to date.
D4 Rear Lights
Xenon Lights fitted & De-Tangoed
RAI, V8 Brake Upgrade, AMK Compressor
Beanie Grill
ProSpeed Roof Rack & Ladder
ProSpeed Tree/Rock Sliders
Disco3.co.uk Orange Sticker
ATR's Fitted
Club Blackvue  
Post #143262624th Feb 2015 9:42 pm
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Barn1e
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Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Yep, braking with the V8 has its disadvantages. I am still looking for an eyeball that popped out durng braking. I look more like a Thumbs Up than a Shocked 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.  
Post #143266324th Feb 2015 10:27 pm
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Mdale1
 


Member Since: 20 Sep 2014
Location: Chelmsford
Posts: 36

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Can I just enquire whether the back plate needs change for this conversion??? 06 Disco 3 S, 20" BBS landy wheels, side steps, tinted windows
51 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
53 Mini Cooper S
05 A4 Convertible 1.8T gone😢
14 Audi Q3 gone
66 Volvo XC60 R design
Range Rover P38 sold  
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Disco_Mikey
 


Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

No, it doesn't Thumbs Up My D3 Build Thread

TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread  
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