2004 XJ8 soft pedal after caliper change
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I need to be more clear
Well, they stock at least two:
Universal Power Bleeder
European Power Bleeder
The reason I'm so interested is that I have the similar unit from Bavarian Autosports, with both the stock German cap plus an additional "universal" cap similar to the one on the universal ECS Tuning bleeder. The problem with mine is that the German cap is too tall and won't thread down tight enough to seal on the reservoir of our '04 XJR. The problem with the universal cap is that it is too large for the opening in the cowl, and I've been too lazy to remove the cowl just to bleed the brakes.
I may try ordering one of the ECS Tuning BMW caps to see if it will fit.
Thanks!
Don
Universal Power Bleeder
European Power Bleeder
The reason I'm so interested is that I have the similar unit from Bavarian Autosports, with both the stock German cap plus an additional "universal" cap similar to the one on the universal ECS Tuning bleeder. The problem with mine is that the German cap is too tall and won't thread down tight enough to seal on the reservoir of our '04 XJR. The problem with the universal cap is that it is too large for the opening in the cowl, and I've been too lazy to remove the cowl just to bleed the brakes.
I may try ordering one of the ECS Tuning BMW caps to see if it will fit.
Thanks!
Don
Purchased to flush an Audi A8 D3. If the cap is different on the Jaguar it is close enough that the plastic cap still seals.
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Yes sir
[QUOTE=Don B;1604987]This one?:
Schwaben Power Brake Bleeder
That is the one I have. Did not see the one with the metal cap at that time.
Schwaben Power Brake Bleeder
That is the one I have. Did not see the one with the metal cap at that time.
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Don B (01-19-2017)
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OK, I got the power bleeder in and have been trying to bleed the brakes. The way I'm doing it is filling the MC, connecting the power bleeder via the cap and hose, pump until I have about 15lbs. pressure, opening the bleeder valve on the pass. rear. I'm getting straight fluid but at a very slow rate, is this normal? I expected when I opening the bleeder it would come out fairly quickly. Still not getting any air to come out but I was thinking as slow as it is coming out maybe it won't force the air out.
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I have run about a quart(a little short of that) and the fluid is so clear you almost can't see that there is fluid in the drain line, at all 4 corners. I'm pretty satisfied that I have completely flushed the fluid with new. Still soft pedal.
Something that still bothers me is that traction control light being on. Can anyone tell me what makes it come on and why it would stay on? I was wondering if it thinks there is a traction problem and won't allow the brakes to lock up, similar to the ABS? Any thoughts on this?
Something that still bothers me is that traction control light being on. Can anyone tell me what makes it come on and why it would stay on? I was wondering if it thinks there is a traction problem and won't allow the brakes to lock up, similar to the ABS? Any thoughts on this?
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If you have the diagnostic trouble codes scanned at a dealer or by an independent mechanic with a system that can read proprietary Jaguar codes, you'll get some clues as to what is going on, and if it's a wheel speed sensor or its electrical circuit, the diagnostic system will tell you which one.
Cheers,
Don
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XJRay (01-28-2017)
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I really do appreciate all the help. Can some one that has Ford reading ability read the Jag codes? I talked to the previous owner today and they told that the DSC System fault was on long before the brake failure. The right rear sensor was covered with metal shaving magnectically(from the destroyed rotor), I cleaned it off and cleaned the others but I'm going to go back and make sure.
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I talked to the previous owner today and they told that the DSC System fault was on long before the brake failure. The right rear sensor was covered with metal shaving magnectically(from the destroyed rotor), I cleaned it off and cleaned the others but I'm going to go back and make sure.
Please keep us informed.
Cheers,
Don
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So I drove it down the road and the brakes may not be as bad as I thought. But I'm driving in 4X4 mode. I drove it a few miles down the road but it didn't come down a bit.
I still have the ABS light/traction control and DSC problems but at least I can drive it some where to have the codes read if I can get it back to ride height.
I still have the ABS light/traction control and DSC problems but at least I can drive it some where to have the codes read if I can get it back to ride height.