Snagger Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi folks. I'm planning to upgrade my 109 with coiler axles (for the better steering lock, to get rid of the steering kick-back in 4wd and to have disc brakes all round). I have sourced a good second hand Discovery I 200Tdi front axle, but have subsequently discovered that the brake pads (an thus callipers) are smaller than on a Tdi/TD5 110. I know that Discoverys are heavier vehicles than 110s, but obviously a commercial 110 has a big gross weight for cargo and heavy towing. On the other hand, Discoverys get used a lot as commercial vehicles and for towing big caravand and boat trailers, and generally travel faster than 110s too. So that I can try to gauge whether the braking capacity of the Discovery axle will be sufficient for my 109, could anyone please tell me the maximim gross weight for a 200Tdi deiscovery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 GVW = 2720 kg. max weight on front axle (tdi): 1200 kg max weight on rear axle (tdi): 1650 kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thanks very much. It think that's much lower than the 110, but I have had to ask on the Defender forum to check. I think it may have a 3.5t GVW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtray Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 disco's can tow 3.5ton braked. discover brakes are very good, i would reccommend them for your 109, as it is lighter than a disco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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