Captainflint1967
Member
Hello Everyone,
I’ve had my 90 standing in my garage for the past 23 years and I’m slowly getting the work done to get her back on the road again after all this time.
After looking at the rusty mess that are the brake callipers, disks and pads all round. I was initially looking to just clean them up and with a bit of refurbishment to get them operational again, but I think it’s going to be easier to just buy new ones all round, for ease and primarily safety.
I looked online for the parts and I couldn’t believe the cost for genuine parts , over £500 for just one Genuine Landrover Part Front Caliper ! Daylight robbery I thought anyway ! The OEM candidates were a bit better at £150 and then there’s the ‘after market’ bargain basement bin at £57… so obviously I’m going to go for the ‘middle ground’ and try to get OEM, though I’m not convinced that the advertising is exactly ‘accurate’, being misleading at best when two different websites give OEM from two different manufacturers. Are Lockheed or Mintex worth investing in ?
This being the case , can I ask for any recommendations of manufacturers to aim for, after all brakes are a very important safety aspect on the vehicle. I’m going to replace everything - callipers, disks, pads, mud guard, maybe those kits are worth looking at too ? All recommendations gratefully received thank you.
As I’m in that area work wise (and hope to put on genuine Wolf wheels all round too), there comes the question of upgrading to longer wheel studs with new stub axles to accommodate the Wolf wheels - is that an easy job to do ? Also are there any other components I should look at replacing (bearings etc) to save having to do it later. She’s only done 95k miles so still plenty of life in the old girl yet , but I’m guessing that some parts maybe coming up for renewal that I’m not yet aware of, stitch in time and all that… all suggestions very welcome.
My usage will be 95% on road, though I’m planning a big trip for next year that will change that ratio considerably, hence the Wolf wheels and upcoming roof tent and awning etc.
One other issue is that of the radio, it’s dead as a dodo , it’s one of the old box type cassette deck types (remember those ) and I just can’t find a wiring diagram for a 1994 200Tdi radio circuit. Wires in all directions but no idea what’s doing what as it was installed in Belgium from my youth when I was living over there , Again any suggestions very welcome.. electronics certainly isn’t my strong point, but I do have a multimeter and a circuit tester which helped with my horn issue recently. Just don’t want to be pulling all the dash off when it could be a relay ( though I don’t know which one, as they’re doesn’t seem to be many around, Just three in the fuse box and a few hidden behind the metal plate - are there more hidden anywhere else in the vehicle ?
Ah yes, in 1993 Landrover didn’t have central locking or immobiliser technology included in Defenders. So I’m thinking of putting up some window guards for the side and rear windows for security, I’ve just purchased a dog guard over the bulkhead to separate the front and rear compartments). The rear quarter glass is only held in by a rubber band almost. Don’t want my baby to go missing after all this effort. Any quality security window guard manufacturers out there ? Just trying to put as many obstacles in the ‘tea leaves’ way to keep her safe. Any recommendations on security or other theft prevention devices that actually work would be extremely helpful and very welcome.Thank you.
Many thanks for your time reading all this waffle - it’s a never ending story being a Landrover owner eh - and any recommendations would be truly welcome thank you
I’ve had my 90 standing in my garage for the past 23 years and I’m slowly getting the work done to get her back on the road again after all this time.
After looking at the rusty mess that are the brake callipers, disks and pads all round. I was initially looking to just clean them up and with a bit of refurbishment to get them operational again, but I think it’s going to be easier to just buy new ones all round, for ease and primarily safety.
I looked online for the parts and I couldn’t believe the cost for genuine parts , over £500 for just one Genuine Landrover Part Front Caliper ! Daylight robbery I thought anyway ! The OEM candidates were a bit better at £150 and then there’s the ‘after market’ bargain basement bin at £57… so obviously I’m going to go for the ‘middle ground’ and try to get OEM, though I’m not convinced that the advertising is exactly ‘accurate’, being misleading at best when two different websites give OEM from two different manufacturers. Are Lockheed or Mintex worth investing in ?
This being the case , can I ask for any recommendations of manufacturers to aim for, after all brakes are a very important safety aspect on the vehicle. I’m going to replace everything - callipers, disks, pads, mud guard, maybe those kits are worth looking at too ? All recommendations gratefully received thank you.
As I’m in that area work wise (and hope to put on genuine Wolf wheels all round too), there comes the question of upgrading to longer wheel studs with new stub axles to accommodate the Wolf wheels - is that an easy job to do ? Also are there any other components I should look at replacing (bearings etc) to save having to do it later. She’s only done 95k miles so still plenty of life in the old girl yet , but I’m guessing that some parts maybe coming up for renewal that I’m not yet aware of, stitch in time and all that… all suggestions very welcome.
My usage will be 95% on road, though I’m planning a big trip for next year that will change that ratio considerably, hence the Wolf wheels and upcoming roof tent and awning etc.
One other issue is that of the radio, it’s dead as a dodo , it’s one of the old box type cassette deck types (remember those ) and I just can’t find a wiring diagram for a 1994 200Tdi radio circuit. Wires in all directions but no idea what’s doing what as it was installed in Belgium from my youth when I was living over there , Again any suggestions very welcome.. electronics certainly isn’t my strong point, but I do have a multimeter and a circuit tester which helped with my horn issue recently. Just don’t want to be pulling all the dash off when it could be a relay ( though I don’t know which one, as they’re doesn’t seem to be many around, Just three in the fuse box and a few hidden behind the metal plate - are there more hidden anywhere else in the vehicle ?
Ah yes, in 1993 Landrover didn’t have central locking or immobiliser technology included in Defenders. So I’m thinking of putting up some window guards for the side and rear windows for security, I’ve just purchased a dog guard over the bulkhead to separate the front and rear compartments). The rear quarter glass is only held in by a rubber band almost. Don’t want my baby to go missing after all this effort. Any quality security window guard manufacturers out there ? Just trying to put as many obstacles in the ‘tea leaves’ way to keep her safe. Any recommendations on security or other theft prevention devices that actually work would be extremely helpful and very welcome.Thank you.
Many thanks for your time reading all this waffle - it’s a never ending story being a Landrover owner eh - and any recommendations would be truly welcome thank you
