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06-18-2012, 09:49 AM

Jake1996D1

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You guys who cant stop should look into Defender 90 front brake conversion

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06-18-2012, 11:47 AM

fishEH

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Originally Posted by DiscoJag

Well, my brakes have not failed, but they have never felt terribly firm. So, I replaced all the rubber lines with stainless steel and put speed bleeders on it. I also got Akebono pads all round.

And.........?
Is it better, worse, unchanged?

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06-18-2012, 12:05 PM

DiscoJag

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It's better, and everything works, but in a heavy vehicle, the brakes still don't inspire confidence. Fortunately, the wife usually drives the Disco. ;^)

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06-18-2012, 09:15 PM

Spike555

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The original posters problem is the master cylinder needs adjustment.
Aftermarket master cylinders do this on Rovers each and every time.
Had he used a OEM master cylinder he would not have had any problems.

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