SLROC Forum

hi all i replaced the rear disc ,calipers and pads app 3 months ago o my m reg defender 90 300tdi the inside pads on both sides have worn down to nothing where as the outside ones only show slight amount of wear can anyone think why this is thank you brian

Was it new calipers?,
 are they correctly spaced?
(New discs come with a coating that wears of with time, this sometimes wears the new pads a little quickly)
If used calipers,
I would say probably its because your calipers need a good service,
they appear to be sticking. (not returning easily, or not spaced correctly)


Probably worth bleeding the whole system while you are at it now if not done already
& getting completly new brake fluid into the system before the winter.
george

hi george i bought both calipers from paddocks brian

calipers and or pads are sticking and not moving
the calipers i think are the single piston type so they are on sliders check they are free
also the pads should be able to move slightly in the caliper

i will check, fitting new pads tommorrow can i just change the inside pads on both sides cos outside ones are hardly worn thanks brian

Are your mudshields in place on the axle? I had exactly the same on a 110 which I converted from drums to discs but without the shields,the spray of water and grit (probably from the front wheels) driving through forest rally stages resulted in the inner pads worn away in a matter of weeks leaving virtually unworn outer pads,(the calipers were also brand new) Fitting new mud shields cured it right away.

I'll need to check that to see if they are in place thank you brian

the calipers i think are the single piston type so they are on sliders check they are free

They are twin piston on a 300tdi aren't they? Be interested to know how you get on as mine was the same when I got it, athough there was a fair amount of wear on the outer, better check the pads again now.

There is no mud sheids on either side stripped it all down today them looked at new pads which where the wrong type had to put everything back oo so I could get back from work that will teach me to check new parts first brian