I was due for new rear brakes on my Disco 1 so I installed Defender calipers and pads to get the beefier pad retaining hardware - stouter solid pins that go through the pad brackets as shown in this photo:
As opposed to the D1 pad hardware that consists of split pins and leaf springs...
Attractive concept, it will be interesting to see if this goes anywhere. Glad to see someone with resources has recognized the need for rugged simplicity in this age of movement towards ever more complex design.
Daily Telegraph article
Many people have crafted their own replacement panels for the inside of their cargo doors. Some useful examples from prior efforts inspired me to try my hand. Here's my variation on the theme, noting that this approach is easily adapted to the Defender door:
Full write-up with...
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