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Rotors and pads for Disco2 (I know, again!) - 4/27/2008 3:50:52 PM

brennera

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Hi all, I know this question has been answered times in the past, but it seems most are looking for performance and do a lot of off road driving. In my case, I drive almost entirely city. I need reliable brakes, would prefer little dust, and as every one else little noise. I do not really go off road anymore. The main heavy use is pulling a boat a couple miles on the weekends during the summer months. I really am looking to spend as little as I have to do get quality rotors and pads. I assume I should still get slotted/drilled rotors due to the weight and fact that I will be pulling a boat on occassion. Any reccs on which and where I should get? Thanks!

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RE: Rotors and pads for Disco2 (I know, again!) - 4/27/2008 4:55:02 PM

SpeedAgent

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I just did a set of ProLine cross drilled and slotted rotors from Rovers North at $129 a pair and a set of EBC Green pads. I am pretty happy with the set up and with the anti-squeal on the back of the pads they make no noise.

Some people have taken issue with drilled rotors, but I have used them on track cars and they have done beautifully.

Speed

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RE: Rotors and pads for Disco2 (I know, again!) - 4/27/2008 6:42:02 PM

tee51397

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+1 on the drilled rotors. I use either drilled or drilled & slotted on everything even when OEM are part of free service and have never had any issues. I think the bad rap comes from some of the cheap products out there. The reason I'm such an advocate for a Rover application is gassing from water. They do the job better than anything else.

As for the dust, I have yet to find a low dust pad that didn't sacrifice stopping power regardless of manufacturer claims. As for which to choose, totally a matter of personal opinion. I like the Hawk HPS pads. Good initial bite and great when warmed up, would hardly say low dust though. I've given up on low dust as I felt I was chasing a pipe dream looking for low dust and good performance, again, subjective.

Look at others suggestions and try something new a few times till you find what works best for your expectations. At least by going with things others on here have tried you're not going in blind.

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RE: Rotors and pads for Disco2 (I know, again!) - 4/27/2008 6:49:42 PM

Disco Mike

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Call Atlantic British, 1800-533-2210, tell them what you are looking for and take their suggestion.
How many miles on your old rotors, are you sure you need them?

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99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

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RE: Rotors and pads for Disco2 (I know, again!) - 4/27/2008 7:44:48 PM

brennera

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Thanks speed and tee. Mike, around 73K. Lucky to have gotten this far on these rotors I figure. I guess I also need to replace the ujoints about now from what I've been reading. Dont want to lose my trany from a flying driveshaft.

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