Freelander 1 best front pads for stopping!

Dar ran Dar ran · Aug 24, 2023

Anyone using expensive Pads EBC yellow stuff or similar and any options would be appreciated on the issue
I have mintex pads now and there ok but I would like more stop

Nodge68 · Aug 24, 2023

In my experience, pads don't give huge improvements in brake performance. Larger rotors and calipers that take larger pads are what's needed if more stopping power is needed.

Sticking with standard sizes, then drilled and grooved rotors with OE spec pads will make a small difference.

Dar ran Dar ran · Aug 24, 2023

Nodge68 said:
In my experience, pads don't give huge improvements in brake performance. Larger rotors and calipers that take larger pads are what's needed if more stopping power is needed.

Sticking with standard sizes, then drilled and grooved rotors with OE spec pads will make a small difference.

I have just bought some mtec ones along with all kinds for the new Freelander I have just bought but could do with more bit from the brakes
I will try the ebc yellow stuff

Andy Warren · Aug 24, 2023

Hi, I fitted the EBC discs & yellow stuff pads(kit) to mine back in 2018 & they were a definite improvement over what was in it, can't remember what pads/discs were fitted but they looked in good condition l just didn't think it stopped well. The EBC's had more bite & with less dust.
Pad material is rated with letters E F G H & they use one letter for cold performance & one for hot e.g EE would be the 'least' affective when the brakes are hot or cold where as HH pads would be the best in both conditions & you can get combinations of letters depending if you want good stopping with hot brakes & not quite as good when cold eg FH
I find pads are more readily marked in the motorcycle world. I've just fitted new Febi pads/discs to my daughters Kia & the pads weren't marked like the Mintex ones I fitted to my D2. Not sure if it helps but as long as the rest of the braking system is up to scratch most pads should do a pretty good job if they're E approved, all the best.

Andy Warren · Aug 24, 2023

Just to add they lasted 30,000 miles,as you can see I changed them for std EBC pads last time.

Dar ran Dar ran · Aug 25, 2023

Andy Warren said:
Hi, I fitted the EBC discs & yellow stuff pads(kit) to mine back in 2018 & they were a definite improvement over what was in it, can't remember what pads/discs were fitted but they looked in good condition l just didn't think it stopped well. The EBC's had more bite & with less dust.
Pad material is rated with letters E F G H & they use one letter for cold performance & one for hot e.g EE would be the 'least' affective when the brakes are hot or cold where as HH pads would be the best in both conditions & you can get combinations of letters depending if you want good stopping with hot brakes & not quite as good when cold eg FH
I find pads are more readily marked in the motorcycle world. I've just fitted new Febi pads/discs to my daughters Kia & the pads weren't marked like the Mintex ones I fitted to my D2. Not sure if it helps but as long as the rest of the braking system is up to scratch most pads should do a pretty good job if they're E approved, all the best.

Ya that’s a positive review so a big help
we do more driving down country/ cost roads so off and on braking
and with the best will in the world i do probably speed a bit and you tend to need stop asp due to livestock traffic or the worst drivers in the entire world the “ Lake District tourist “ who will park anywhere Drives with head pointing out the side windows or thinking the roads are just for walking will be 4 abreast on a blind bend!

pwood999 · Aug 25, 2023

Check vacuum hoses as well.

Dar ran Dar ran · Aug 25, 2023

pwood999 said:
Check vacuum hoses as well.

The brakes are all new and just passed MOT with flying colours
The big problem I think is we have a family delivery business and spend a lot of time in new well serviced vans that seem to stop on a stamp and when I get home and put the dogs in and set off down the country roads I just don’t feel confident in the old lass
I shall chuck some money at her and see what happens hopefully the new discs and yellow stuff pads will make a difference

pwood999 · Aug 25, 2023

Yes they will pass mot because they apply steady pressure & not repeating use. If vacuum is slow to build or NRV is leaky then with repeat brake use on country roads the servo cannot work 100%.

Even if not the issue surely worth checking & cheaper to get 100%.

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