Topic: defender back axle swap brakes ???? (Read 2049 times)

fezzy192 · « **on:** June 01, 2009, 19:11:42 »

i have a drum back axle on my 90 and have got myself a disco back disc axle but i have been told

if i change i will have to change the axle i will have to change the bios of the brakes and master cylinder is this true????

many thanks kev

mud-club-matty · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2009, 21:36:48 »

when i swaped my axle to a disco one from drums i pulled on axle off bolted the other one under and conected and bled the brakes and it works fine

burgerman · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2009, 22:04:52 »

Same as above for me also

kizz81 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:23:25 »

just fitted mine, DOESNT TAKE 4 HOURS!!!!!!!! as some say, make good differance, and its not to bad a job

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2009, 22:58:42 »

Disco and RRC have a deceleration valve on the inner wing below the master cylinder, or you could fit one of the load sensitive brake bias valves found under the back of Transits (kit-cars use them to make bias brake systems).

But as for the master cylinder, I doubt it. They all have the same bore for primary and secondary circuit so unless the Defender has a different bore to the Disco altogether you can keep the one you have.

zulublue · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2009, 17:31:29 »

just bang it on and bolt it up Kev.

there is some truth on the bios and the back does lock up slightly before the front but mine been a truck cab I expected that, to be honest it works well as I can still steer a little first, I call it ABS LOL :dance:

bogie · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2009, 20:45:26 »

just dont hit the brakes going round a corner in the wet,u will do a 180,can vouch for that!

topless matt · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2009, 21:09:41 »

But thats when the fun starts happening....esp on 35" tyres :twisted:

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2009, 19:43:33 »

To be safe the front should lock up first. Pefect excuse for performance pads ;)

topless matt · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2009, 20:01:05 »

Well, if the front lock up first you cant steer. i prefer mine to lock up rear first :lol:

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2009, 20:34:17 »

Fortunatley for me then that Norfolk is so far away :D

Once the tyre stops spinning it actually has less grip, so as observed above it is better to have ther front wheels lock up and the backones turning so that the car will stay straight, if the back end locks up first it will try to pass you.

topless matt · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2009, 21:21:32 »

Yeah, but if they lock up on a corner you are f****d, plus, having rear wheels locking up first means i can get some great drifts on damp roads, even onto the A11 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

clbarclay · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2009, 21:43:18 »

Over steer v Under steer

My preference is under steer, far more predictable and the you have a far bigger crumple zone in front of you than too the sides. Some people can drift very well and could catch a spin in all conditions, though my experience is that the majority of drivers are not that good (my self included). I have "drifted" vehicles intentionally, but I wouldn't want to do it near the public highway. I know enough people that have come to grief doing stuff like that including one 90 being drifting into oncoming trafic and getting T boned.

If you do lock up then use cadence braking to retain control, its like DIY ABS and although it involves releasing the brakes, its still a lot better than keeping the wheels locked up in a skid.

bogie · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2009, 21:54:10 »

going round a 3 lane round about then u do a 180,luckerly nothin next 2 me! total wipe out for both sides!

topless matt · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2009, 22:40:01 »

Drifting is great fun in my 90.
Been doing it since i could drive it. Learnt in a muddy field on a farm and then on a wet airstrip, i have no worries about my personal control of the car. i dont do it when other people are about for the obvious reasons.
Still, def prefer oversteer to understeer, make the drive more fun :twisted:

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2009, 23:20:30 »

As I said,

Quote from: Range Rover Blues on June 16, 2009, 20:34:17

Fortunatley for me then that Norfolk is so far away :D

Mutz · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2009, 23:31:25 »

Unfortunatley, hes not always in Norfolk. :lol:

Are you Matt?

topless matt · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2009, 20:20:44 »

Not always, more often than not but i do travel a lot....... you have been warned

Mutz · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2009, 20:30:13 »

Be afraid...........

Be very AFRAID

I have been in a series with Matt

Never again :shock:

lol only joking Matt

topless matt · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2009, 22:36:12 »

Haha, you are very quickly working your way out of my passenger seat for sunday, will have the harnesses in by the too!

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