Brembo brakes and valve stem adapter
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Brembo brakes and valve stem adapter
Still learning:
Do all Brembo brakes have "Brembo" shown on the calipers? I have a 2002 XKR-100, and I have read that this model came with Brembo brakes, however the calipers on my car have "Jaguar" embossed on same??
Also, I need to find a valve stem adapter for the BBS wheels. The part number I believe is: Jaguar MXD6163AB ADAPTOR-VALVE.
Do all Brembo brakes have "Brembo" shown on the calipers? I have a 2002 XKR-100, and I have read that this model came with Brembo brakes, however the calipers on my car have "Jaguar" embossed on same??
Also, I need to find a valve stem adapter for the BBS wheels. The part number I believe is: Jaguar MXD6163AB ADAPTOR-VALVE.
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There is a whole kit on ebay right now...
Jaguar BBs Hidden Valve Stem Kit and Screws XKR XJR | eBay
Jaguar BBs Hidden Valve Stem Kit and Screws XKR XJR | eBay
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Here's the setup on my Sepang split rim alloys. The valve is hidden beneath the slot head blanking screw arrowed in red:
It unscrews and is replaced with the BBS valve extension to inflate the tyre. This performance is the main reason I only check my tyre pressures once a month now instead of every week.
Graham
It unscrews and is replaced with the BBS valve extension to inflate the tyre. This performance is the main reason I only check my tyre pressures once a month now instead of every week.
Graham
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By the way, you will now discover the "joy" of having what used to be a 3 minute chore of checking the air in tires turn into a 15 minute ordeal. Every time I go through this I can't help but wondering why pressure indicators were not standard equipment on a car that was near the $100K price range when new (these were certainly available back in the mid-1990s).
So in the typical visit to the local gas station to check the pressure, you need to unscrew the little cap (using a penny or the "tool"), screw in the adapter, check the pressure, unscrew the adapter, replace the cap. In the best scenario you will not be able to do this in the time allotted on most of the gas station devices which turn off after a couple of minutes. So you will have to have the attendant turn the air back on.
In the worst scenario the little cap will go rolling behind the wheel or under the car and you will have to go searching for it. Your hands will end up being covered with brake dust. If there is a guy waiting behind you to use the air you will watch him getting pissed off as you busily fiddle with the valve. All in all a fun time (NOT).
Doug
So in the typical visit to the local gas station to check the pressure, you need to unscrew the little cap (using a penny or the "tool"), screw in the adapter, check the pressure, unscrew the adapter, replace the cap. In the best scenario you will not be able to do this in the time allotted on most of the gas station devices which turn off after a couple of minutes. So you will have to have the attendant turn the air back on.
In the worst scenario the little cap will go rolling behind the wheel or under the car and you will have to go searching for it. Your hands will end up being covered with brake dust. If there is a guy waiting behind you to use the air you will watch him getting pissed off as you busily fiddle with the valve. All in all a fun time (NOT).
Doug
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So in the typical visit to the local gas station to check the pressure, you need to unscrew the little cap (using a penny or the "tool"), screw in the adapter, check the pressure, unscrew the adapter, replace the cap. In the best scenario you will not be able to do this in the time allotted on most of the gas station devices which turn off after a couple of minutes. So you will have to have the attendant turn the air back on.
Doug
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That is something I have had on my gadget wish list for years now. I don't trust the cheap ones that plug into the lighter to be very effective (I bought a cheap one and it took eons to inflate a simple pool toy). I keep looking at those combo battery chargers/inflators that plug into a normal receptacle whenever I go to Costco. Guess I should pick one up.
Doug
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