New Rotors and Pads.

[podio]

I'll be replacing my rotors and (front and back) and shock absorbers. My car is only used in L.A. freeways, and snow during sky season.

I'm considering the brake parts from http://rotorwork.net

For the rotors they have drilled & slotted options. Any recomendations???

How about Ceramic Brake Pads vs Semi-Metallic Brake Pads??

Thanks.

 

[jeffro0502]

Don't get slotted, a friend of mine didn't like the slotted on his and ended up swapping to drilled, something about pad wear. I've installed drilled front and rear and like them so far.

All though I think normal rotors would be fine.

 

[JBOD77]

I just did EBC rotors and greenstuff pads in all 4 corners. Changed out the brake fluid and did Stainless lines at the same time. The EBC's are nice and it stops affirmatively. From what I was led to understand, it's less about the pads and rotors as far as firming up the peddle goes and more about the lines. My stock setup, while worn, stopped the truck just fine. But with the upgrade components, she stops on a dime. I think AB still has the EBC kits on sale.

 

[KyleT]

just use OEM or the like, or the raybestos pads that PT talked about, as the new oems have less quality...

 

[adriatic04]

I can't help but recommend you email/call Will and get his kit, pads and rotors. under 300 shipped for everything and they are working great.

I also agree, the brake bleeding and new fluid has done more than just new equipment.

you aren't doing any special driving, why spend big bucks to buy "special" replacement parts.

 

[KyleT]

I just did EBC rotors and greenstuff pads in all 4 corners. Changed out the brake fluid and did Stainless lines at the same time. The EBC's are nice and it stops affirmatively. From what I was led to understand, it's less about the pads and rotors as far as firming up the peddle goes and more about the lines. My stock setup, while worn, stopped the truck just fine. But with the upgrade components, she stops on a dime. I think AB still has the EBC kits on sale.

Report back in 3-4k and see how much they squeel and dont stop cold... I hate my green stuff pads...

 

[flyfisher11]

WTH I'll throw my two cents in here too. DBA Gold drilled and slotted w/ OEM pads and I beat the shit out of my truck. They are holding up very well. The rotors have been on for over three years and I have had to replace rear pads but that is it. Lots of mud caused premature wear in the rear FWIW.

 

[WillTN]

Report back in 3-4k and see how much they squeel and dont stop cold... I hate my green stuff pads...

I have EBC greenstuff (7000's front and 6000's rear) pads and I won't buy them again. They require too much brake pressure even when they are warm to do a good job. If they were on a sports car on a track where the brakes see very high temps they might do alright, the brakes on our rovers don't get hot enough to see any performance benefit from ceramic pads... They don't create much brake dust though and mine haven't ever squealed or anything. But, from now on I'm sticking with genuine pads.

Although I do really like by DBA "Gold" slotted and drilled rotors. Like Mike, I've had them for a few years and the wear is great, lots of life left in them... The only thing that's bad about drilled rotors is if you go in mud the holes fill with mud which drys in there...

Also I run this brake setup with stainless steel lines and DOT 4 synthetic brake fluid...

 

[RoverDII]

I have EBC Green Stuff and EBC rotors (slotted & dimpled) not drilled; slots are wider and meet the edge of the rotor for better cleaning and dimples allow for the mud to fall off rather than clogg the drilled holes. I've been happy with them so far. I agree our Discos are not sport cars that require high performance ($$$) racing brakes...but they are heavy and can get heavier when loaded with gear and people etc...which can cause brake fade. With that said I don't mind spending a little more $ for a better brake set-up. Just my preference.

 

[mbrummal]

My brakes have faded badly (under heavy use) with EBC rotors and Greenstuff pads from AB.

 

[KyleT]

I have only ever felt brake fade on a D2, it was when I was decelling down a road in co springs and rode the brakes for like 6 blocks without thinking about how steep it was. Oem pads at that time...

 

[mbrummal]

I was evading someone. In a neighborhood. It was pretty much full throttle or full brakes for about 25min.

 

[JBOD77]

At present I have about 1500 miles on the setup. I'll keep a watch for the squeal and see if I can see feel any difference in performance. At this point they're still firm, effective, and quiet as a lamb.

 

[What Rd.]

EBC's do not make noise, but the rotors warp and the pads don't grip. DBA's are very nice, but more expensive. The bullshit is they are painted gold instead of anodized. (if anyone gives a damn)

 

[bri]

For what you are doing, if you need to do rotors and pads, you need bearings as well. Just buy the cheapest "brake kit" from AB or BP and be done with it. For new pads, new bearings, new rotors, and seals you shoud not need more than $350 for all 4 corners. I have always bought the standard cheap "kits" from AB and BP and it works just fine. I have yet to buy anything rover specific from a non-rover specialist, but that's just me.

 

[KyleT]

d2's are different than d1's no need to pull the hubs and all that mess...

 

[landdog]

My problem is I don't know when the rotors need to be replaced, and when they just need to be turned. I have a deep groove in mine now, and the power is starting to fade when I hit the brake, but I don't know if I really need to replace the rotors.

I read a lot here about replacing rotors and pads, but nothing about getting rotors turned. Is turning rotors a thing of the past?

I have also in the past gotten the "blue light special" set from AB and it's always been absolutely fine. I'll buy from Will T. probably from now on to support a D-webber.

 

[adriatic04]

just spec the rotors and see what the thickness is, the outside edge is usually stamped with min. thickness.

from what I have learned, dont turn rotors.

 

[Quentin]

I was evading someone. In a neighborhood. It was pretty much full throttle or full brakes for about 25min.

:rofl:
Never heard of a Disco being used as a bank robbery get-away vehicle.
LOL you could stuff a lot of cash in the back :drool:

 

[skrach77]

I was evading someone. In a neighborhood. It was pretty much full throttle or full brakes for about 25min.

Now this sounds like a great story!!!?

I have to admit that I did this once in my built wrangler I used to have- we're talking 8" lift, built axels, beadlocks and 35's outrunning a sports sedan (being chased by wife's psycho ex) and that was tough- I can't imagine doing this in a disco with very little power!

-skrach