Isuzu Trooper Owners Club UK™

[CRK]

My 3.0D Auto has just reached the 2 year old point and most things are holding up well after 43,000miles.

Best thing is fuel consumption, which is always in the 28-30 MPG range. Not bad for an Auto with air-con and not driven by a pensioner!

Worst thing is probably the braking! 2 tonnes of auto car seems to take a hell of a lot of stopping and sometimes I feel that it should be better.

Does anybody know of any performance front discs, such as the EBC slotted type, that are made in the right size? I think EBC part GD637 should be right but the dealer I spoke to said they don't exist (despite being listed in the USA catalogue!).

Also, would braided hoses be worth a go, and can anybody recommend a good make of replacement shockabsorber, they are on the way out and not helping the braking to much.

Thanks
CRK

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[JohnN]

I've tried for years to obtain uprated discs for the Trooper. There is an application I discovered earlier this year but the cost was into 3 figs per disc. I settle for good quality pads (currently Delphi) from a good factor. They are an improvement over standard, however its worth remembering that with ABS the "is it ever going to stop" feeling is not uncommon. In an emergency I know well that it stops on it's nose.

[CRK]

Thanks JohnN,

I have been using the EBC kevlar pads which are an improvement, and don't foul the wheels with brake dust (an amazing transformation from the OEM ones).

If I get anywhere with the performance disc's I'll let you know.

Cheers
CRK