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the_biochemist
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 Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:00 pm Post subject: Convoy rear discs |
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Hi
Just wondering if the twin rear axle convoy ever had a variant with disc rear breaks?
I have converted my lwd hi-roof to a camper which is now 2.75T unladen given the kitchen, bed etc... I have had a couple of hairy moments breaking on motorways recently; generally slowing from 60/70 ish to 20-30 where there seems to be fade in the breaks.
I took it to Reading DAF for a once-over on the breaks and with the exception of a little tweak here and there noting major was found to be a problem.
So i was really wondering is there the possibility to change over to disc rears to give it a little more bite?!?
Thanks.
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Tim
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Have done it with my landrovers but not sure about the Convoy,I will have a look tommorow. Big problem would be balancing valves. I have good brakes on my Convoy,its all down to the linings and pads you use mine are Mintex or Ferodo only
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the_biochemist
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers Tom - appreciate any advice.
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conrod
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Location: New Zealand
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| Tim wrote: | | Have done it with my landrovers but not sure about the Convoy,I will have a look tommorow. Big problem would be balancing valves. I have good brakes on my Convoy,its all down to the linings and pads you use mine are Mintex or Ferodo only |
I second that. Throw out the front brake pads and try a good quality pad, they do make a big difference over the budget jobbies. Make sure all 4 pistons move freely in each caliper, and if the front discs are anything but fresh fit a new set. Fresh discs will give a bit more "bite" than something that has done a million heat cycles. Also, check that the load proportioning valve on the rear brakes is operating correctly, this gives the rear brakes a lot more pressure when fully loaded - and yours will always be!  I have been through the brakes on two vans now, and although they checked out "okay" to begin with, paying attention to these things improved them a lot.
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