Hello,
Long time listener, first time caller here. I need to replace my rear pads and rotors on a 2006 XJ8L. How challenging will this be for a first-timer? Any special tools I need? Just can't afford dealer prices.
Thanks All!

 

Check out some youtube video's. Do a search for "change brake pads and rotors on Jaguar" or similar and see what crops up. It will give you a very good idea of the method and tools required.

 

Check this out:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ice-how-61323/

 

On my 04 VDP I just needed a regular socket set. You can use a specially designed brake tool to contract the brake cylinder, or you can just use a C clamp and the old brake pad to contract it. The Jaguar manuals available for download here on the forum will give you diagrams of what needs to be taken apart. Good luck!

 

Thank you for the reply!

 

I think the rear calipers need the special tool that turns the piston while retracting. Otherwise it's pretty straightforward. On my XJR, it uses Brembo, so it just pulls straight back with a C clamp. The link in above post is an excellent resource.

For lower dust, btw, I went with akebonos, rather than OEM pads.

 

This is very helpful, thank you!

 

I did it.... and yes, you need that little caliper tool - it's like a cube with different protrusions on it that fits on the end of a socket wrench so you can remove the caliper.

http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/su...811_mst55a.jpg

 

Changing the pads and rotors is not too hard on these cars.

If you want an alternative, try Coventry motors - I don't live in Phoenix but a family member down there says they like em. Not sure how they would feel about it, but ask them if they would be cool with you buying parts and just using them for labor/install costs. It would save you $$ on any parts markup they might charge?

I have an 06 x350 lwb and I just replaced my pads/rotors 2 months ago. Went with the Akebono Euro Ceramic pads as another poster suggested. Don't bite as hard as the OEM, but the stops are quick enough. Dust is not even close to visible now. Will convert to them on front at next change out.

 

On a separate note, do powerstop.com makes pads and rotors for the front and rear of the XJ8. On their website they only show pads and rotors for the rear. (I know I could ask customer support, but thought I may as well ask here).

has anyone swapped out their pads and rotors for powerstop ones?

 

You should have no problem if you follow may guide in the How To section that's listed above. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ice-how-61323/ I would recommend flushing out the old brake fluid while you are doing it and bleeding the entire system.

 

Thank you for the advice and referral. I'll look up Coventry.

 

A friend of mine with an '07 made his own tool for turning the rear calipers back in (rather than getting the special tool). I can check with him on what he made if you are interested. The fronts are very straight forward (just like my '07). I haven't done the rears yet; my friend was the one that mentioned to me that the rears pistons have to be turned back into the calipers.

 

What a coincidence.

With same year and model here in New England, I also needed to change rear pads and rotors.

Was lucky to find a repair shop who's owner spent years at a Jaguar dealership and $300 beats any dealer anywhere.

For those in New England, I'm happy to refer you to Dan at DSC Auto foreign car repairs in Westborough, MA.

 

I bought one of the cubes at my local auto parts store. Think it's less than 10 bucks and fits on a standard ratchet. Not sure why you would go to the trouble of making one.