2008 XKR Rear Pistons for Alcons
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2008 XKR Rear Pistons for Alcons
Hello everyone,
Is it possible to buy pistons for rear Alcons, without replacing the whole caliper?
The issue is that both Jaguar and after-market parts specialists are telling me the pistons are not sold seperately. Basically, they are saying I have to buy new calipers.
This seems somewhat rediculous, and simply a way of extracting cash from people.
Would anyone know of anyone who can sell me the pistons alone, and if so kindly provide the details?
Thanks!
Is it possible to buy pistons for rear Alcons, without replacing the whole caliper?
The issue is that both Jaguar and after-market parts specialists are telling me the pistons are not sold seperately. Basically, they are saying I have to buy new calipers.
This seems somewhat rediculous, and simply a way of extracting cash from people.
Would anyone know of anyone who can sell me the pistons alone, and if so kindly provide the details?
Thanks!
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Hello everyone,
Is it possible to buy pistons for rear Alcons, without replacing the whole caliper?
The issue is that both Jaguar and after-market parts specialists are telling me the pistons are not sold seperately. Basically, they are saying I have to buy new calipers.
This seems somewhat rediculous, and simply a way of extracting cash from people.
Would anyone know of anyone who can sell me the pistons alone, and if so kindly provide the details?
Thanks!
Is it possible to buy pistons for rear Alcons, without replacing the whole caliper?
The issue is that both Jaguar and after-market parts specialists are telling me the pistons are not sold seperately. Basically, they are saying I have to buy new calipers.
This seems somewhat rediculous, and simply a way of extracting cash from people.
Would anyone know of anyone who can sell me the pistons alone, and if so kindly provide the details?
Thanks!
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I would consider finding a rebuilder . If the pistons are starting to corrode it usually means there is moisture in the brake system. Also there might be damage to the caliper bore. A good rebuilder would bore and sleeve the caliper and replace the pistons with stainless steel ones. Try searching your country. In the US we have a fairly good number of places that do the rebuilds . Also if the bores are not corroded then all they would need would be to hone them out . Sometime depending on where the corrosion is on the piston just a simple clean up of the surface should be OK and not affect braking.
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I have this site saved which lists all the parts for the front caliper, I thought I had something for the rear saved but it might be of some use.
Jaguar XKR-S Alcon Calipers CAR9700X (6 piston)
Jaguar XKR-S Alcon Calipers CAR9700X (6 piston)
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This is the only source of floating rotors for Alcon cars I know of, yes they're priced per disc...
XK 5.0 XKR Disc (LH or RH) ? Floating (each) | Spires
XK 5.0 XKR Disc (LH or RH) ? Floating (each) | Spires
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This is the only source of floating rotors for Alcon cars I know of, yes they're priced per disc...
XK 5.0 XKR Disc (LH or RH) ? Floating (each) | Spires
XK 5.0 XKR Disc (LH or RH) ? Floating (each) | Spires
Glad I'm in Race Heaven, U.S.A. I'll have to make a trip over to Performance Friction and do some research. I'm sure they will a hat and rotor combo that may fit and save a little money.
Thanks for the link.
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Caliper rebuild for both rear is about £650 total. Not bad at all.
Just waiting on a quote for new pistons, as if the callipers are otherwise fine I don't see a point in a complete rebuild. Told around £30 per piston. Obviously will need the sealing kit too.
Will update with outcome in the next couple of weeks, as I know there are others on here who have Alcons and this thread might be of use to people in the future.
Just waiting on a quote for new pistons, as if the callipers are otherwise fine I don't see a point in a complete rebuild. Told around £30 per piston. Obviously will need the sealing kit too.
Will update with outcome in the next couple of weeks, as I know there are others on here who have Alcons and this thread might be of use to people in the future.
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