Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 525
Brake V8 upgrade or not?
So today had the amber brake light saying check the brake pads come up.
I've been toying with the V8 upgrade for a while, especially as now SWAMBO is using the old girl to tow a likestock trailer (along with the obvious fixed towbar option that I'll have to do! !)
Been through the various threads etc but does anyone have any recent recommendations?
I think AF looks the best at the moment for the upgrade or am I best just using Meyle or OEM brake pads to replace the worn?
Cheers,
Congo boy2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
2nd Oct 2020 7:44 pm
sputnixb51
Member Since: 23 Apr 2013
Location: Morayshire
Posts: 833
It's the best of the standard options for me anyway, I also did the braided brake pipe option on one and that really makes a difference very firm positive braking ideal for towing.
I did the V8 upgrade front and back and it’s what should have been on the car from the start, very happy with the braking and you won’t regret itRange Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
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3rd Oct 2020 8:15 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
Its the cheapest way to upgrade and not silly money in the future when you need to replace discs and pads again.
Mine came with the Terrafirma ceramic pads which give the same braking as normal pads but theres no brake dust stuck to the wheels.
3rd Oct 2020 8:26 am
Stevepd
Member Since: 06 Mar 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 392
I’ve just recently upgraded my RRS to standard LR discs/pads and as furnitureman says above, it’s brilliant and noticeable and should have been like that from the factory . I notified my insurance and it was a no cost modification.visiting from www.rrsport.co.uk
3rd Oct 2020 9:50 am
MorganD379
Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: SA62 3PP
Posts: 425
Next to changing my halogens to zeon, brake upgrade was one of the best things I have done
3rd Oct 2020 11:39 am
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 525
Thanks all.
I'm busy look at various sites, especially AF, for the V8 upgrade.
Think I'm going to bite the bullet and do it.2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
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. I notified my insurance and it was a no cost modification.
