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See
fitting instructions
X-Eng are pleased to announce
the introduction of our Mk2 Disk Handbrake conversion.
| What's
new about the Mk2 X-Brake? |
| From
the outset, the X-Brake was designed to be flexible. In extreme
conditions, it is designed to absorb the energy of shock loadings
in order to protect your transfer box. After all, a bent X-Brake,
though inconvenient, is a lot better than ripping the back
off your transfer box! |
We have re-designed the back plate to make it more springy
and less likely to bend permanently. It still protects your
transfer box, but is less likely to be damaged itself in extreme
circumstances. |
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We
have also sourced new, ultra flat, ultra smooth disks. These
allow the adjustment of the X-Brake to be tighter giving a
tighter, more positive lever feel without the pads rubbing
or overheating.
The noise level as the pads brush the disk surface is also
greatly reduced. |
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| If
you drive off-road, you know how useless the standard Land Rover
transmission brake can be. The brake itself is fine, its just that
it traps muddy water inside which rapidly grinds down the shoes
and bungs up the mechanism. |
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Our
Disk Transmission Brake uses a state of the art monster size mechanical
caliper designed for agricultural vehicles and earth moving equipment
- so use on a Land Rover is a walk in the park for it!
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The
mechanism is sealed so it will not seize up due to ingress of mud
or water and it uses special 'sintered' pads which are resistant
to abrasion from mud as well as providing greater friction against
the disk than a standard pad.
Replacement pads are readily available from us. We doubt however
that you will need any for many years. |
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The
disk has been specially designed for Land Rovers. It is made from
tough 10mm thick steel. It has a smaller diameter than a standard
drum and does not dangle below the transfer box to help protect
it from whatever you are driving over. The caliper mechanism sits
in a well protected area at the top, away from most of the mud
and water.
It will fit all Land Rover vehicles fitted with an LT230 transfer
gearbox or a Borg-Warner type as fitted to Range Rover 3.9EFI's.
We are currently working on a version for Series Vehicles. If
your vehicle is fitted with an overdrive, PTO or rock-crawler
gearbox - please contact us first. See 'What will it fit'
below.
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| Do
I need to change the existing cable? |
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If
your handbrake cable goes straight into the drum brake housing,
or the end does not look like the one shown (Right) you will need
to replace the cable with the earlier type.
This
applies to 300Tdi and Td5 models. However, we would recommend
you change the cable while you have it in pieces - it's probably
bunged up with mud too.
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Parts
are supplied coated with a tough corrosion resistant coating of gold
Zinc Passivate to ensure a long life. The Disk is not coated as the
brake pads are most efficient gripping on plain steel. The light rubbing
action of the pads quickly polishes the surface.
Fitting
is easy requiring only simple tools. Full
fitting instructions are included as well as advice on
adjustment and use.
| FAQ's |
| Q |
Does
this change the length of the prop shaft? |
| A |
Only
by the smallest amount - less than half a millimeter. |
| Q |
Is
the X-Brake lighter than the original drum? |
| A |
Yes
- it is almost 5kg lighter. |
| Q |
If
I park my Defender in harsh Wintery conditions for long periods
of time will this new disc rust? |
| A |
It
will rust - but only to the same extent as the disk brakes on your
wheels. A small amount of rust is not a problem as it will quickly
be polished off by the brake pads. |
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| What
will this version fit? (Other versions also available) |
| Defender
/ 90 / 110 |
Yes |
| 90
/ 110 with Over / Underdrive / PTO |
No
We
now sell a PTO version. Click Here
for details. |
| 2
Door Range Rover |
Yes |
| 4
Door Range Rover |
No
We
now sell a Disco / RR version. |
| 4
Speed Rangey |
No
We
now sell a Disco / RR version. |
| 2
Door Discovery |
No
We
now sell a Disco / RR version. |
| 4
Door Discovery |
No
We
now sell a Disco / RR version. |
| Series
Vehicles |
No
We
now sell a Series version. |
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