I've noticed on the 2012 FFRR and maybe other years the same too, but front brake calipers on some are small bodied single piston brake calipers and others have a large bodied 6 piston caliper.

Why did LR do this and what model variants had the two types? Was it an option? Seems a retro step to go single piston for a car needing pretty healthy braking capacity.

I hope someone knows about this one?



Pete.. '07 4.2 S/C
'13 X3M

The naturally aspirated 5.0 has the 3.0 D4/RRS 2-piston calipers.

When Land Rover brought out the last major upgrade to the Range Rover with the TFT screen the 3.6 TDV8 ( and apparently the 5L N/A ) were " down graded"to the sliding calliper brakes but the new SC 5L was given the six pot Brembo's ,then a year later when he 4.4 TDV8 came out with the 8 speed "box" Land Rover could announce a brake upgrade across the range . Bad call but good marketing . 2008 MY Supercharged
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and no ugly kid windows.
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As above

All 2009my> TFT screened 3.6's lost Brembo brakes...
JLR upgraded to 6 pot Brembo's with the release of the 4.4TDV8 engine in 2011...

So, either you are incorrect in the 2012my sir or it took a year to filter down under?

Microcat shows the 2-pot calipers for all 2010-2012 with na 5.0 engines.

Edit: Here's the VIN SALLMAMD3CA362633 of one for sale at the moment that from pictures is obvious that it doesn't have the Brembos fitted to the 4.4 TDV8

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Ask Mick (Joker) about this rather touchy subject!  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

My Dad's 2010 3.6 TDV8 VSE has the rubbish brakes. They are SO different in use to the Brembo ones I am used to on mine. Scary  Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

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GraemeS wrote:

Microcat shows the 2-pot calipers for all 2010-2012 with na 5.0 engines.

That'll be the 2012my which was released in 2011 sir

MY12 still built up to about the end of June 2012 with some sold here until at least the end of 2012. Hence the OP's observations are not unexpected.

Right sir! When was the 4.4TDV8 released to market? As that will give you an exact date when the 6pot Brembo's were installed across the range...

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2011 model year[edit]
The 2011 model year Range Rovers include minor styling changes, improved interiors and an upgraded 4x4 system as well new optional packages.[9] A new 4.4 litre TDV8 diesel engine will become available with a new ZF 8HP70 eight-speed automatic transmission. There are also new leather and wood colours, as well as reclining rear seats with winged headrests. A new Autobiography Black model features a different grille, Barolo Black paintwork, and a choice of Jet/Ivory or Jet/Pimento interiors.

Production[edit]
Honeywell Turbo Technologies produced the turbochargers used in LR-TDV8 engine from 2011 Range Rover.[10]

Specifications[edit]
Engines[edit]
Model Years Engine type Power @ rpm Torque @ rpm
4.4 L V8 petrol 2002-2005 4,398 cc (268 cu in) DOHC 32V variable valve timing V8 (BMW M62) 290 PS (213 kW; 286 hp) @ 5,400 440 N·m (325 lbf·ft) @ 3,600
3.0 L TD6 diesel (not US) 2002-2005 2,926 cc (179 cu in) straight six turbocharged (BMW M57) 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 4,000 390 N·m (288 lbf·ft) @ 2,000
4.2 L supercharged V8 petrol 2005-2009 4,197 cc (256 cu in) DOHC V8 supercharged (Jaguar AJ-V 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) @ 5,750 560 N·m (413 lbf·ft) @ 3,500
4.4 L V8 petrol 2005-2009 4,394 cc (268 cu in) DOHC V8 (Jaguar AJ-V 306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) @ 5,750 440 N·m (325 lbf·ft) @ 4,000
3.6 L TDV8 diesel 2006-2010 3,630 cc (222 cu in) twin-turbocharged V8 (AJD-V 272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp) @ 4,000 640 N·m (472 lbf·ft) @ 2,000
5.0 L V8 petrol 2009-2012 4,999 cc (305 cu in) V8 (AJ133) 375 PS (276 kW; 370 hp) @ 6,500 510 N·m (376 lbf·ft) @ 3,500
5.0 L supercharged V8 petrol 2009-2012 4,999 cc (305 cu in) V8 supercharged (AJ133) 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp) @ 6,000-6,500 625 N·m (461 lbf·ft) @ 2,000-2,500
4.4 L V8 TDV8 diesel 2010-2012 4,367 cc (266.5 cu in) V8 t/turbo (Ford AJD-V 313 PS (230 kW; 309 hp) @ 4,000 700 N·m (516 lb·ft) @ 1,500-3,000

The 4.4 TDV8 was available in a Sept 2010 built MY11 eg SALLMAMH3BA336273 yet my supplied VIN above is for an August 2011 built MY12 na 5.0 without Brembos, as observed from pictures that are supposed to be of the same vehicle as the VIN. Hence I can't see how "Brembos across the range" can coincide with the release of the 4.4 TDV8 unless in practice the UK did not get the na 5.0.

RRUK wrote:

My Dad's 2010 3.6 TDV8 VSE has the rubbish brakes. They are SO different in use to the Brembo ones I am used to on mine. Scary

Crispy, thanks for opening the discussion on this topic. Looking at upgrading from a 3.6TDV8 to a later model 322 (SWMBO has a distinct preference for the "boxy shaped range rovers". Towing our caravan, which weighs in at about 3.1T fully laden, I am super impressed by the TDV8, so while e heart says SC, the mind says TDV8. So... Looking at late model 322 4.4's. Towing a decent weight van, looking to make sure the tug has adequate stopping power! Pi wasn't aware the TDV8 had lost the brembo a at some point, so keeping a watchful eye on this one.

No probs BP, thanks to others above for input. Will look out for this one day when SC upgrade required.

Crispy

 '07 4.2 S/C
'13 X3M