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D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
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Hi all, My D3 front brakes are almost worn out, and I am considering doing a V8 brake upgrade this time round.....Looking at AF's Textar, or NK offerings. Has anyone used either of these ? Or any others ? Any comments gratefully received. TIA . D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
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 22nd Oct 2018 7:53 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Greenstuff pads are very good and very low dust as well, bloody dear though and dont last to long.
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| 22nd Oct 2018 8:08 pm |
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Marmoset
Member Since: 28 May 2007
Location: Cheshire
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Upgraded mine 30k ago and just put some new Delphi discs and pads on and they are working just as well as the previous TRW set did. They were a bargain at just over £100 for discs and pads from AF. 2011 D4 SDV6 HSE
2008 D3 TDV6 HSE
2005 D3 V8 SE - left in Oz..
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| 23rd Oct 2018 10:21 pm |
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Hot Tub
Member Since: 15 Aug 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
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Marmoset
So you had already got the different carriers fitted then? As if only £100 to do V8 mod a no brainer  My D2 out brakes the D3 such is Land Rover evolution 
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| 24th Oct 2018 5:32 am |
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Marmoset
Member Since: 28 May 2007
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 281
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Yes, I’d already done the V8 upgrade with carriers on the last brake change on mine. At the price I paid for discs and pads you’re only looking at the cost of new carriers in order to upgrade over the standard brakes. 2011 D4 SDV6 HSE
2008 D3 TDV6 HSE
2005 D3 V8 SE - left in Oz..
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| 24th Oct 2018 10:21 am |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
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Hot Tub wrote:Marmoset
So you had already got the different carriers fitted then? As if only £100 to do V8 mod a no brainer My D2 out brakes the D3 such is Land Rover evolution
Scary thing is, Iirc they have the same front brake callipers!
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| 24th Oct 2018 5:31 pm |
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Hot Tub
Member Since: 15 Aug 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
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Just after clarification so you have the standard LR spec V8 disc then what is the next level without changing from 18" wheels? I want to understand the difference and what the best option is going to be for me. Not really intending any off road use. Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
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| 20th Nov 2018 7:56 pm |
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