There may be an issue with corrosion in Jaguar Brake disc's. My car is fairly early car (July2015) 240ps petrol Portfolio. It had its annual service in July with Jaguar Amersham and its first Mot.. On the health check video it highlighted that all four brake disc's were worn, pitted and scored on the inner surface. The car has only done 20,000 miles. The Mot now has these all listed as advisories. It was also advised that the brake fluid needed changing as the vehicle was three years old. I was initially quoted at £751 to have the work done, not sure if this included Vat.
Fortunatley they decided to do it under warranty, I had to pay for the brake fluid change. I believe some Landrover/Range Rover owners are having similar problems with brake disc's and it has been mentioned on another thread on here
Total price (with finding online voucher codes): £275.89.
My local garage man (who owns a Jag XF) is going to fit them all for £100. So £375.89.
From my understanding Jag charge £465 to do the same thing. (Albeit with OEM parts)
If you are going to do this yourself, be careful on getting the correct size front discs based on your engine. Mine is the 316mm discs (checked with TOPIX and tape measure), and get the right pads for the size of discs.
I fitted EBC Greenstuff pads to my Series 3 E Type, took them out and replaced with Mintex,after a month, couldn't stop the brake squeal Had some fitted to other cars previously, with no problems. I fitted them originally because of the low dust reputation
I fitted EBC RedStuff to my previous car because it was fairly fast & heavy (Zafira GSI Turbo) and I was pleased with them.
Less dust on the wheels and didn't seem to wear the discs as much as OEM pads so I would happily fit them again in the future.
Greenstuff is really for small cars and leave Yellowstuff, Bluestuff or Orangestuff for track use!
I no longer use copper grease on brake pads. There are better more modern options. Cera Tec os one option. It is almost clear so does not look as messy as copious ammounts of copper grease.
I hope you used the correct grease on the guide pins which is vital to avoid brake drag? Molykote G3407 would be my choice.
I have bought a set of OEM pads for the rear made by ATE and only paid £30. ATE Plastilube is another better imho option than copper grease for the back of the pads.
The OEM pads have a built in antirattle shim so will not use much.
Had my car in for an issue with the exhaust. They found a leaking transmission and my discs and pads need changing..
It's in this week for the transmission..
My question. Can I replace the discs and pads myself or does it have to be done by Jag as the car is PCP. Also does it have to be OEM does anyone know.?
I know how to do it myself just unsure if I'm 'allowed'. Lol
Alan, now you've had your new braking setup on for a while, what are your thoughts?
What is the performance and feel like, do you have to apply any more pedal pressure?
Is there any noise caused by the grooves or dimples?
What about the amount of brake dust produced?
Alan, now you've had your new braking setup on for a while, what are your thoughts?
What is the performance and feel like, do you have to apply any more pedal pressure?
Is there any noise caused by the grooves or dimples?
What about the amount of brake dust produced?
UV Blue, I think you'll find the OP has 19s so come with the Dunlops as standard.
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