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Jun 18, 2012 | 09:49 AM

#11

Jake1996D1

Recovery Vehicle

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From: Ankeny IA

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

Jun 18, 2012 | 11:47 AM

#12

fishEH

Camel Trophy

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From: IL

Quote:

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?

Jun 18, 2012 | 12:05 PM

#13

DiscoJag

Rock Crawling

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From: Fairfax, VA

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. ;^)

Jun 18, 2012 | 09:15 PM

#14

Spike555

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From: Grand Rapids MI

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.