boringol Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi I am running 37" wheel/tyre combination with modified axles from Nige on a 1997 Disco 1 V8, but feel that the braking system if below par. even after servicing all components. I have read that the 110 or 130 front brake callipers have a larger piston diameter which would help however I am not sure if they are a straight swap and that I might have to upgrade the master cylinder. My thoughts if possible would be to fit the new callipers to front and if poss. the 4 pot callipers to the rear Any help here would be appreciated Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I dunno about the brakes, but any pics of the Disco on 37's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Yes, the calipers should be a straight swap and give you 25% more stopping power for the same pedal pressure. Master cylinder does not need to change. Rear brakes don't do anything, so note worth any effort. Different types of pads make a huge difference as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Upto around 1994 diesel discoverys have twin brake lines on the front not sure if V8's were the same earlier or later. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy2986 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Ive done this to two of my discos now. they are both 1997 300's last one was a V8 present one is a TDI They both have single line callipers and was a straight swap. I changed from solid to vented discs at the same time. Much better brakes and I didn't notice the peddle being any different. If it matters, they both have ABS and it still works as it should. If you wanted to put standard front callipers on the rear Red do an adaptor plate. http://www.red-winches.com/products/rear-axle-disc-brake-conversion-lr/109/ HTH andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boringol Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks for the advice, I will get a set of 110 calliper's for the front. The vehicle will mainly be used off road and for trialling so I think a softer pad with a good bite would be best. Any ideas on the most suitable? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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