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Austin Shackles <
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> On or around Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:20:31 -0000, "dacawa"
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
> >My 1988 90 Hardtop 2.5 petrol needs new discs and pads. Should I just put on
> >the cheapest replacements or can anyone recommend an upgrade?
> >
>
> what do you use it for?
>
> FWIW, IMHO an' all that: Lockheed or other "known brand" discs are not much
> more (Paddock's prices are 6 quid for elcheapo or 14 quid for lockheed), and
> EBC pads are about 25 quid a set as compared to about 15 quid or something
> for lockheed.
>
> My instinct would be to go for the known brands, and the EBC green pads get
> good press.
>
> depends partly what you use it for, as well.
>
> Braided hoses are a good upgrade, too.
Seonded - if you only use your vehicle occasionaly then
Britpart/Allmakes/Bearmach branded discs are fine, if it's your everyday
vehicle then I'd suggest Delphi (Nee Lockheed) would give the best
cost/benefit. EBC probably have some benefits for those who go off-road
a lot or do a lot of motorway driving.
As for pads, Delphi (Nee Lockheed) or Ferrodo I would suggest are first
choice for normal use, with Mintex a very close second. Avoid any pads
in white boxes - I no longer sell them which you can read into what you
like! EBC do have benefits for comp safri type off-roading and again
for lots of motroway driving or if you carry heavy loads in a hilly area,
but are probably a bit over the top for "average" users.
Search for the web for :
FRC7329 Front Disc - All Defender/All Discovery I/
Range Rover Classic from 1986
keeping an eye out for any "AP"'s or "S"'s etc on the end of the part
number indicating branding.
FTC902 for vented versions.
STC9186 Front Pads - Range Rover Classic to 85/Early Defender 90
STC9191 Front Pads - Solid Discs - 90 from End of Early Type Pads to
HA701009/Range Rover Classic/Discovery I 1993 on
STC2952 Front Pads 110/90 From HA701019 (No Pins) - Includes Td5
Pads & discs change points are (on earlier vehicles anyway) marked on
axle numbers, and the changes are not at the same time for different
flavours of axles on 90's so if you have any doubt ask!
Prices vary quite a lot, but check for branding before making a comparison!
Richard
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