Disc Brake/Rotors Replacement - DIY?
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Just got my baby back from MD State Inspection (1st attempt anyway) ;-) ...Found pretty much everything, to be in pretty good order! ![Icon Woot](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_woot.gif)
Except....
OEM Stock Rotors all around, are UNDER Mfr Spec Minimums![Icon Mad](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_mad.gif)
So... Looks like some on-line shopping for a new set of Rotors for me. Reading these forums, I am kinda coming to a concensus that EBC's are the way to go, and right now, I am looking at: EBC Brakes | EBC Brake Pads | EBC Brake Rotors
The pads I am told, all look essentially, brand new (less about the 500 or so miles I've put on 'em) - so my question now is this:
How much of a job is it, for me to try 'n simply "DIY" my swap-out of the old OEM Rotors, with these new? - Any "hidden" considerations about attempting this too, I should probably also take into consideration?
TIA for any possible guidance/insight!
Cheers,
-Grant
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Except....
OEM Stock Rotors all around, are UNDER Mfr Spec Minimums
![Icon Mad](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_mad.gif)
So... Looks like some on-line shopping for a new set of Rotors for me. Reading these forums, I am kinda coming to a concensus that EBC's are the way to go, and right now, I am looking at: EBC Brakes | EBC Brake Pads | EBC Brake Rotors
The pads I am told, all look essentially, brand new (less about the 500 or so miles I've put on 'em) - so my question now is this:
How much of a job is it, for me to try 'n simply "DIY" my swap-out of the old OEM Rotors, with these new? - Any "hidden" considerations about attempting this too, I should probably also take into consideration?
TIA for any possible guidance/insight!
Cheers,
-Grant
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I know this guide is not specific for your car but its pretty similar:
Jaguar HELP!: Changing the front brake pads and rotors on your Jaguar X-type (2001 - 2005)
so that's what you would have to do for the front basically
Jaguar HELP!: Changing the front brake pads and rotors on your Jaguar X-type (2001 - 2005)
so that's what you would have to do for the front basically
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Here is the fronts.
Brake Job S type R Jaguar Part 1 - YouTube
Part 2:
Brake Job S type R Part 2 - YouTube
I still have to get off my butt and finish the rear brake video so I can get that up. Been crazy busy with school lately though.
Brake Job S type R Jaguar Part 1 - YouTube
Part 2:
Brake Job S type R Part 2 - YouTube
I still have to get off my butt and finish the rear brake video so I can get that up. Been crazy busy with school lately though.
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I just replaced the pads only and on one wheel there is a ring of rust about half an inch wide on the hub side. It has not cleared after about 200 miles. I wonder if it will clear as the pad beds in or if it means the disc (rotor) has worn more on the outer part as it would be going faster.
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Its not as easy for us STR Brembo Brake cars here in Australia to source rotors due to the small market. So we need to import. One local supplier however has a pair for $100US but at that price they have to probably be Chinese. No markings on the box other than 'made to British standards'. Anyone have any experience with these? They dont wet my appetite.
Rimmer Bros have a genuine set for $442US plus postage and another set for 'Made in UK premium G3000 spec Castings, 100% factory run out inspected, Diamond turned or cross ground, Brake zone finish' , whatever all that means for $244US.
Several on fleabay. I would happily buy anything made in USA as well but not sure which ones to look for. Need front and rear. Cheers, John.
Rimmer Bros have a genuine set for $442US plus postage and another set for 'Made in UK premium G3000 spec Castings, 100% factory run out inspected, Diamond turned or cross ground, Brake zone finish' , whatever all that means for $244US.
Several on fleabay. I would happily buy anything made in USA as well but not sure which ones to look for. Need front and rear. Cheers, John.
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