Defender Td5 brakes
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Sisu9 said:
Just wanted to report back on this as I think it's also useful for anyone else who experiences problems.
Braided hoses have been fitted front and rear and this has much-improved braking, to the point where the wheels almost locked on tarmac (no ABS). On talking to the mechanic, he told me that although the brake hoses looked ok on the outside they can decompose on the inside and therefore compromise braking. I think with further bedding in of the pads they may improve still further.
Play in the steering was also somewhat improved by only 1/8th tightening of the steering box.
Good news!Braided hoses have been fitted front and rear and this has much-improved braking, to the point where the wheels almost locked on tarmac (no ABS). On talking to the mechanic, he told me that although the brake hoses looked ok on the outside they can decompose on the inside and therefore compromise braking. I think with further bedding in of the pads they may improve still further.
Play in the steering was also somewhat improved by only 1/8th tightening of the steering box.
Sisu9 said:
Just wanted to report back on this as I think it's also useful for anyone else who experiences problems.
Braided hoses have been fitted front and rear and this has much-improved braking, to the point where the wheels almost locked on tarmac (no ABS). On talking to the mechanic, he told me that although the brake hoses looked ok on the outside they can decompose on the inside and therefore compromise braking. I think with further bedding in of the pads they may improve still further.
Play in the steering was also somewhat improved by only 1/8th tightening of the steering box.
I’d have thought they should easily lock on tarmac. My 1st 300Tdi 90 on 235/85R16’s would lock the wheels at over 50mph. Braided hoses have been fitted front and rear and this has much-improved braking, to the point where the wheels almost locked on tarmac (no ABS). On talking to the mechanic, he told me that although the brake hoses looked ok on the outside they can decompose on the inside and therefore compromise braking. I think with further bedding in of the pads they may improve still further.
Play in the steering was also somewhat improved by only 1/8th tightening of the steering box.
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