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ChrisDisco3HSE
Member Since: 01 Feb 2016
Location: Lancashire
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May I ask. How much is the v8 disk conversion and where would I find the parts and second question is couldn't you fit the v8 brembo callipers too. I'm sure I've seen a d3 with them fitted but if I remember rightly the v8 calliper will only fit behind a 19" HSE wheel or bigger
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 23rd Feb 2016 8:53 am |
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Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3457
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V8 conversion just uses bigger discs and different caliper carrier brackets. All other components (calipers and pads) remain the same. The V8 caliper carrier bracket just positions your existing TDV6 caliper at a slightly different angle on the disc to ensure the standard TDV6 pads cover the whole braking surface of the bigger V8 discs.
V8 brake conversion requires 18" wheels or bigger. 17" do not fit. Brembo 4 pot calipers are different again. Somebody will be along shortly to explain that upgrade (not something I feel I need).
You will find everything you need on the Advanced Factors site here:
http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/brake-par...3-11-c.asp
They do upgrade kits containing everything you need to replace your existing TDV6 brakes with V8 brakes. 
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| 23rd Feb 2016 9:12 am |
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Madmedic112
Member Since: 24 Aug 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 371
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ok, so my 'normal' front brakes are shot!, Geoff has looked at the back and said there ok for the time being, he is fitting a V8 upgrade, question is, do I get front and back done at the smell time, or..... just the fronts? 
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| 5th Jun 2016 11:59 am |
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Sydney
Member Since: 11 Aug 2013
Location: St Neots
Posts: 903
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Up to you. I did my fronts and put the rears on 12 months later.
Never had to use them in anger but the braking effect is miles better. De-Tango
V8 Brakes
EGRs blanked
Running boards
3 flash indicators and clock on dash
Blingy grille...
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| 5th Jun 2016 12:20 pm |
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Barn1e
D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
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As per Sydney - entirely up to you. Don't just think about the wear left on rears, think about how long you think you will keep the D3. If you think you will need to change rears before you sell it, then change them now and get the benefit of the upgrade yourself. That is of course if you have the cash available now. 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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| 5th Jun 2016 1:48 pm |
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PeelDisco
Member Since: 18 Aug 2016
Location: Peel
Posts: 42
 
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have people generally gone the Borg and Beck route or the TRW OE quality? Much difference for an extra £60? Previous: Defender 90, Disco 1 300TDi, 1976 Pontiac Trans-am 6.6 auto, 1975 Ford Gran Torino (S&H), 83 Trans-am (KITT), 83 Chevy G20 (A-Team van), 1972 RR Silver Shadow, 94 Camaro, 2001 Ford Crown Vic P71 "Sheriff" car, Ford F150 XLT Supercrew pickup and other assorted rust.....(Beetles, Minis, Scooby etc)
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| 8th Sep 2016 12:58 pm |
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MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
  
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I've been sore on my V8 upgrade since fitting and the Borg and Beck gear is holding together well for 15k 
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| 8th Sep 2016 3:22 pm |
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Barn1e
D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
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Borg and Beck doing ok for me 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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| 8th Sep 2016 4:16 pm |
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nearlee
Member Since: 15 Dec 2012
Location: where the sheep are scared
Posts: 1777
 
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Borg n beck here aswell, the disc's are now coated Just remember:-
Amateurs built the Ark
Professionals built the titanic
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| 8th Sep 2016 6:32 pm |
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Landie71
Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1019
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Borg & Beck for me - very happy with them
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| 8th Sep 2016 6:44 pm |
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