Is there any significant difference between taking my Jag to a reputable non-Jaguar shop for brake work?

I need new pads and I’m not interested in paying a lot more for something that simple.

It’s an 05 S type 4.2, so has compatible American parts.

Are there any sensors or other Jag specific adjustments or considerations when working on Jag brakes?

Is it safe to do this anywhere that does brakes?

(I miss my honest indie Jag shop in Portland. Haven’t found one like it in California...yet, so any recs in the Central Coast area from Ventura to San Jose are appreciated.)

 

Several hundred dollars...

If you can find one, an independent Jaguar specialist is the best of both worlds. They are familiar with any quirks, but can also offer good quality aftermarket parts, typically at a substantial savings over OEM. In many cases, they can sell you the same parts supplied to Jaguar. The only difference is Jaguar stamps their own part number on those parts. From what I understand, the ink is made from unicorn tears and is very expensive, thus the big difference in final price.

The only thing that comes to mind is I think there may be a recalibration procedure for the parking brake on 2003+ models, but am not positive. Perhaps somebody more in the know can chime in. IIRC, it was no big deal to accomplish.

The rest of the brake system is nothing out of the ordinary. Any competent shop can handle them. The rear pistons have to be screwed in, but that is pretty standard on newer brake systems.

Define "safe". I'd say avoid a place that advertises $88 brake specials. They won't necessarily be unsafe, but their business model depends on upselling. Don't expect to get out of there for just $88.

There's a shop near me with a big sign that says, "We fix $88 brake jobs!". Expect to pay several hundred dollars for a decent job with quality parts.


The Jag Shop on East Burnside? Great guys, I recommend them highly.

 

Hold the parking brake down when shutting the car off. The parking brake will not activate allowing removal of the rear rotors.

 

Hold the park brake down, turn off the engine & remove key from the ignition before releasing.

 

Thanks so much for the kind replies. (💖 the unicorn tears part...I was wondering how many cute fluffy kittens it’d cost me as well...)

 

Thanks so much for your reply.

Yes...the very place. Miss ya Craig!