TAROX Land Rover Defender Brake Kit

TAROX Defender kit on hub

The conception of the TAROX Defender kit, which was originally developed 12 years ago, had a very specific remit; It must be able to brake vehicles weighing much more than a regular defender, driven much harder than a regular Defender with zero mechanical sympathy where the trucks would be subject to all types of brutal terrain and conditions. The brake kit had not only be weather proof but super tough, tough enough to withstand impacts while also be as low maintenance with as few spare parts as possible – I think you get the scenario.

Ultra tough anti corrosion coating

Rotors: 325mm (12.7″) single piece F2000 style (recommended) alternative rotor finishes can be requested

Manufactured from sliced billets of our own specially formulated steel which is not only much stronger than cast iron due to its unified structure it offers a us design and production flexibility.

Long sessions of thermal treatment gradually strengthen the metal and heat cycle the disc in preparation for use, this massively reduces the chances of warping when fitted.

Final finishing, another unique to TAROX process. All our rotors are balanced using a polishing technique which ensures a perfectly flat surface (0.015mm) providing the perfect environment for brake pad bedding-in while also highlighting a very beautiful engineered finish. https://www.tarox.com/en/tarox-discs-a-unique-braking-surface/

Individually machined internal ventilation channels curved with a venturi designed to improve heat dissipation. The black finish is an incredibly durable automotive finishing technique used by all major OEM’s to ensure resilience to all weather conditions protecting the disc internally and externally.

Calipers: B32 6 piston (31-34-31)

CNC’d two piece billet alloy construction hand assembled and pressure tested before boxing

Anodised finish retains the beautiful engineering details as well as providing excellent protection without fading from excessive heat– black and grey are hard anodised coloured calipers are not.

Hard anodised alloy pistons featuring a double O-ring internal seal making the calipers extremely resilient to all climates and unaffected by dust and dirt

Stainless steel replaceable rollers on which the brake pad slides eliminating caliper wear and ensuring perfect pad fitting tolerances throughout the life of the kit.

Quick and easy pad change via stainless steel sliding pins which drift without the use out a fastening. These also incorporate pad anti-rattle springs.

Wheel clearance is never an issue. Everything from a 16” Steel OE

Specific brake hoses with custom ends both on the caliper and hose. This is more secure OE style female to mail transfer rather than the banjo system commonly used on racing calipers. All fittings where possible are stainless with the lines manufactured from the highest quality PTFE before a stainless braid is covered in a hard wearing PVC outer.

Another change from a typical TAROX brake conversion is the use of a steel bracket – as with the disc hat, avoiding our usual alloy for more robust steel. The bracket is machined from a steel billet then plated to protect against the elements.

Ways to buy.

TAROX have operations worldwide if you have any questions on where to purchase pop an email over to our sales team and they will be happy to point you in the best direction.

North America

Europe

UK and Rest of World

All TAROX kits are designed and tested on vehicle. The defender kits were subjected to extra testing due to the end user. We then also had kits externally tested at TUV with very impressive results. Kits are supplied with a combination brake line of hard pipe and stainless steel coated flexi lines to ensure a straightforward fitting and OEM finish. Brake pads are installed ready for fitment and a choice of compound can be selected but in most cases this will be our ‘Corsa’ compound which offers the best balance of performance and comfort. Also included will be hard mounting brackets and hardware.

Want to see just how a TAROX brake kit can perform check out below links. 

Abbie Eaton of Grand Tour (and real racing driver) fame mashes the pedal and gets a surprise.

This is a really interesting video and well worth a few minutes of your time. it also highlights if you are going to stamp on the pedal of a TAROX equipped Defender you best be ready!

We can provide fitting and wheel templates to ensure kits fit behind intended wheels. It is worth noting kit KMLR0946 fits OE 16’’ wheels without need of a spacer

It is worth noting that TAROX brakes systems for Defenders were built around 90 wheelbase vehicles. This is not a problem with later model long wheel base vehicles (2003 onwards) as they share the same axle. Kit KMLR0947 rear kit will fir Salisbury axles but may require movement of the fluid transfer pipe. Kit KKMLR1187 will not fit long wheel base vehicles earlier than 2003.

If you are unsure about fitment please do not hesitate to contact our customer service department webslaes@tarox.com