Best Place To Buy Brake Rotors & Pads
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Can anyone suggest the best place to purchase brake rotors and pads online? I'm looking for slotted rotors and performance pads for my 2000 XJR.
On a different note, what eactly is the "performance package" that some cars came with, and how do I know if I have it?
Thanks,
Brian
On a different note, what eactly is the "performance package" that some cars came with, and how do I know if I have it?
Thanks,
Brian
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Hi TN8Shooter,
As I understand it, the performance package consists of
8.5" x 18" BBS wheels and Brembo cross-drilled rotors and calipers.
The rotors are 355mm x 32mm.
standard XJR rotors are 325mm x 28mm
standard XJ8 rotors are 305mm x 28mm.
those rotor sizes are from JTIS.
This is what the performance package (R Performance) Looks like.
Someone jump in and correct me if I missed something.
Thanks.
As I understand it, the performance package consists of
8.5" x 18" BBS wheels and Brembo cross-drilled rotors and calipers.
The rotors are 355mm x 32mm.
standard XJR rotors are 325mm x 28mm
standard XJ8 rotors are 305mm x 28mm.
those rotor sizes are from JTIS.
This is what the performance package (R Performance) Looks like.
Someone jump in and correct me if I missed something.
Thanks.
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That sounds about right. Call CarQuest Auto Parts if they are in your area or go on line to www.welshent.com for reasonable price checks. If CarQuest is in your area you could save on shipping. My CarQuest outlet had them in stock and thats in a small town in central Florida.
Go figure. IAB
Go figure. IAB
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I am certainly no expert on different models, but I don't think the R1 brakes were available until 2002 on the 100th anniversery model. My 1999 does not have them, and my 2003 does, but many 2003 models do not. I just don't think the xjr had them outside of 2002 and 2003. The xkr had them in more years, but I would be suprised if you had them. Do the rotors you have have holes drilled in them? Is the caliper painted gray with the word jaguar on it?
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I am certainly no expert on different models, but I don't think the R1 brakes were available until 2002 on the 100th anniversery model. My 1999 does not have them, and my 2003 does, but many 2003 models do not. I just don't think the xjr had them outside of 2002 and 2003. The xkr had them in more years, but I would be suprised if you had them. Do the rotors you have have holes drilled in them? Is the caliper painted gray with the word jaguar on it?
Just have a look at your rotor's and calipers and you will have your answer.
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If I am not mistaken Brembo makes the standard brakes for the XJR - Brembo makes brake parts for a lot of cars. I can not remember what the rotors say on them. I am still on the original rotors - second set of pads - so its been a while since I looked at them
The special package were larger rotors and I believe the calipers were - 6 piston units similar to those on Porsche -- may even be 8 piston.
I say this because just because you see Brembo on some parts does not necessarily translate to the package. I believe they only made one style of rim that will even fit over the front brakes - the standard XJR rims will not fit.
And I remember that some 01 R's had the package - I remember looking at one that had the package but no CATS
The special package were larger rotors and I believe the calipers were - 6 piston units similar to those on Porsche -- may even be 8 piston.
I say this because just because you see Brembo on some parts does not necessarily translate to the package. I believe they only made one style of rim that will even fit over the front brakes - the standard XJR rims will not fit.
And I remember that some 01 R's had the package - I remember looking at one that had the package but no CATS
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the R package was introduced in 01...i am sure of that...i actually ordered the 2001 brochure off ebay :-)...and yes i have different rims...the rims are 18's and BBSs...the rotors are 355mm, part number JLM021749...i found some Eurospare's for $250 a piece on ebay so i am getting closer...would really like to get brembos, and ones that don't rust...thanks for the comments...
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http://www.europartsdirect.com incredible prices...but they don't have rear rotors. let me know if you find some.
Partsgeeks are selling the rear Eurospare rotors for a good deal too with cheap shipping. I will probably get PBR Metal Master pads from them too.
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I have found that sticking to the OE setup provides the best overall performance. The manufacturer picked them for a reason. Often going to a harder pad to cut down on the dust just results in decreased rotor life.
This has been an ongoing situation with Mercedes Benz - people are always looking for a harder pad to cut down on the dust and the end up with noise and rotor replacement.
Considering the cost of the OEM rotors I would not use any from China.
This has been an ongoing situation with Mercedes Benz - people are always looking for a harder pad to cut down on the dust and the end up with noise and rotor replacement.
Considering the cost of the OEM rotors I would not use any from China.
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This thread has jumped around a bit.
The original poster was speaking about getting slotted rotors - since the upgraded brakes had drilled rotors and he has an 00 - I assumed he did not have the upgrade. The thread then blended between the two types of brakes.
My comment was a general brake one regarding the standard XJR brakes that the original poster has. OEM refers to a part made by a company that was in the pipeline for the part verses OE that will have an actual Jaguar part number.
The price difference between the former and aftermarket to me make little economic sense.
As to the upgraded brakes -- I do remember seeing recently a price of $750.00 from a company that supplies only OEM parts. So to the best of my knowledge this would eliminate a chinese manufacturer. So between $500 for the asian import and $750.00 for the OEM - I would have to get the $750/s
It comes down to "if you want to play -- you got to pay" situation when speaking about some cars.
The original poster was speaking about getting slotted rotors - since the upgraded brakes had drilled rotors and he has an 00 - I assumed he did not have the upgrade. The thread then blended between the two types of brakes.
My comment was a general brake one regarding the standard XJR brakes that the original poster has. OEM refers to a part made by a company that was in the pipeline for the part verses OE that will have an actual Jaguar part number.
The price difference between the former and aftermarket to me make little economic sense.
As to the upgraded brakes -- I do remember seeing recently a price of $750.00 from a company that supplies only OEM parts. So to the best of my knowledge this would eliminate a chinese manufacturer. So between $500 for the asian import and $750.00 for the OEM - I would have to get the $750/s
It comes down to "if you want to play -- you got to pay" situation when speaking about some cars.