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See
fitting instructions
| What's
new about the Mk2 X-Brake? |
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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.
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.
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.
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| What
will it fit and do I need to change the existing cable? |
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It
will fit all Land Rover vehicles fitted with an LT95 transfer/gearbox
including 101FC & 2 Door Range Rovers.
101FC's will need a new cable. We have a single prototype
cable which will replace both cables on a 101 with a single
length from the X-Brake to your existing lever. We have not
put this into production as we have only sold a few to 101
owners, but we will lend you the cable (with a refundable
deposit) as a template to get your own made.
Other vehicles will need to change the lever. We would reccommend
changing to a 300Tdi / Td5 Discovery lever which will bolt
straight on to your transmission tunnel and look very much
like the original. Our Td5 cable [Click
here to view / Order] connects directly to the lever.
Earlier Disco levers require a bit more fabrication to fit
- contact us if you want details.
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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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