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brakes problem

Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:43 pm
by rustysrangierecks
i have a coil sprung shorty 2a and i am going through brakes like there is no tomorrow..
the setup i have is: a 2005 land rover td5 defender pedalbox, booster and master cylinder plumbed staight to the calipers of a 2dr range rover..
anny help would be well appriciated. and i keep going through rear diff centers like no tommorow. im on my thrid one.

Re: brakes problem

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:08 am
by PacMan
Just swap the brake calipers over to Defender ones.
They are bigger but you need 16" rims for them.

And your rear diff - you need a arb locker or just a none rover diff.

Re: brakes problem

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:34 am
by rustysrangierecks
i cant remember the part name but: its the part that is inbetween the master cylinder and the callipers that i done awy with..((on a rr classic) master cyl--- brake line--- thingy---- brake line---- caliper) it is like a T-peice but bigger. would i need that??? as soon as i can remember the name i will let you know. cheers

Re: brakes problem

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:45 am
by PacMan
Hello

I think you talking about the proportioning valve.
And yes it is a good idea to have it.

Chris

Re: brakes problem

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:58 am
by rustysrangierecks
thank you for that. i think i may put it on this weekend then :crazyeyes: