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Sly One · 03-23-2006, 11:55 AM

Hi, I am new to Discovery's and to this forum. I just got a 95 Disco and have to replace the rotors and pads. There seems to be quite a choice. There is OEM parts, after market, slotted and drilled, or dimpled. And thats just the rotor selection. I don't know what works the best and is the best value So I am wondering if anyone can give me some advice. Thanks Bob

Militant-Grunt · 03-23-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly One

Hi, I am new to Discovery's and to this forum. I just got a 95 Disco and have to replace the rotors and pads. There seems to be quite a choice. There is OEM parts, after market, slotted and drilled, or dimpled. And thats just the rotor selection. I don't know what works the best and is the best value So I am wondering if anyone can give me some advice. Thanks Bob

I bought oem brakes and pads, had them replaced at a private mechanic, cheapest route for me, the OEM brakes are pretty damn good, and last a long time. On my ML55, I got a brembo crossdrilled rotors / porterfield pad combination, only problem is they squeel when they get hot. Id say stick with oem, but id wait on other response before you go with that.

roverX · 03-23-2006, 12:51 PM

Bob, best way to go is to get one of DAP or AB's kits. OEM brakes are good brakes and will last for quite a while. As far as the slotted, drilled, and all that other stuff...sometimes pebbles and dirt/mud build up and effect braking. I am sure others have not had this problem and will chime in. Like I said, stick with OEM and you'll be just fine.

Disco Mike · 03-23-2006, 12:55 PM

You might want to check out the sale and information on Atlantic British, they offer a good selection of pad and rotor combinations.
I run DBA slotted and drilled rotors and Kevlar pads on my 99 DII and have had great luck with them. They stop faster then OME's, there is no heat fading and I have over 40,000 miles on the pads now with alot of off road driving.
There are many ways to go, some of it will depend on your type of driving.
Give them a call and see what they recommend.
Mike

LRDisco94 · 03-23-2006, 02:57 PM

I went ahead and got the complete kit front/rear rotors from Atlantic British so far they are doing pretty good i cant complain, they are just reg rotor

heres the link https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9985.cfm

they have the "performance" package but is like twice as much

Sly One · 03-24-2006, 09:52 AM

Thanks for all the input. Bob

03-23-2006, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sly One Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Spring Island Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Disco Brakes Hi, I am new to Discovery's and to this forum. I just got a 95 Disco and have to replace the rotors and pads. There seems to be quite a choice. There is OEM parts, after market, slotted and drilled, or dimpled. And thats just the rotor selection. I don't know what works the best and is the best value So I am wondering if anyone can give me some advice. Thanks Bob

03-23-2006, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Bob, best way to go is to get one of DAP or AB's kits. OEM brakes are good brakes and will last for quite a while. As far as the slotted, drilled, and all that other stuff...sometimes pebbles and dirt/mud build up and effect braking. I am sure others have not had this problem and will chime in. Like I said, stick with OEM and you'll be just fine. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

03-23-2006, 02:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
LRDisco94 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 497 Gallery: 0	I went ahead and got the complete kit front/rear rotors from Atlantic British so far they are doing pretty good i cant complain, they are just reg rotor heres the link https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9985.cfm they have the "performance" package but is like twice as much __________________ -LRDisco94- www.floridalandroverclub.com

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03-23-2006, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,784 Gallery: 0	You might want to check out the sale and information on Atlantic British, they offer a good selection of pad and rotor combinations. I run DBA slotted and drilled rotors and Kevlar pads on my 99 DII and have had great luck with them. They stop faster then OME's, there is no heat fading and I have over 40,000 miles on the pads now with alot of off road driving. There are many ways to go, some of it will depend on your type of driving. Give them a call and see what they recommend. Mike

03-24-2006, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sly One Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Spring Island Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Thanks for all the input. Bob

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