F-Type ( X152 ) 2014 - Onwards

ceramic brake retrofit

Old Dec 5, 2015 | 10:05 AM
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Has anyone looked into this? I was unable to find a MY15 R coupe with them on the lot when I purchased the car, and while I don't have buyer's remorse, every once in a while I wonder if this is an option down the road.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 10:45 AM
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Has anyone looked into this? I was unable to find a MY15 R coupe with them on the lot when I purchased the car, and while I don't have buyer's remorse, every once in a while I wonder if this is an option down the road.
There's no reason why it shouldn't be a simple swap if you are willing to write a big check for parts, labor, and new wheels that will accommodate them. For warranty reasons, it would be safer to have a JLR dealer do it.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 03:41 PM
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The swap might not be as trivial as swapping rotors, calipers and wheels. It may also involve the master cylinder and brake control module to match it all with the TVB. Don't know for certain, but it would be a concern.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 06:53 PM
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The swap might not be as trivial as swapping rotors, calipers and wheels. It may also involve the master cylinder and brake control module to match it all with the TVB. Don't know for certain, but it would be a concern.
I thought I saw the upgrade as a kit on the Accessories on-line catalog, so it's probably just a (very expensive) swap at the corners.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
The swap might not be as trivial as swapping rotors, calipers and wheels. It may also involve the master cylinder and brake control module to match it all with the TVB. Don't know for certain, but it would be a concern.
I think the separate emergency brake calipers may also be an issue.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by lizzardo
I thought I saw the upgrade as a kit on the Accessories on-line catalog, so it's probably just a (very expensive) swap at the corners.
I don't see them in either the online catalog or the hard copy version. However, with Jag's reputation for keeping neither properly updated, there's no strong indication the upgrade kit doesn't exist.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 08:00 PM
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There are some "brake upgrade kit's" in the catalog but not for the Carbon Ceramics.

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The Carbon Ceramics are referred to as a 20" brake kit in the catalog, so it's not one of the ones listed above.

All the parts for the Carbon Ceramics are available to buy if you wanted to make the conversion, but I think it'll be more expensive to buy it all in parts than it would have been to option it on a new car.

I priced up the bits from the XKR-S GT a year or so ago, just a set of four rotors and pads were around $13k at retail prices. Then add the cost of the four main calipers around $5k, plus all the little bits and pieces needed (dust shields, bolts, hoses, and the handbrake parts) easy $25k in parts, without taxes...

And then you've gotta fit them...
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
It may also involve the master cylinder and brake control module to match it all with the TVB. Don't know for certain, but it would be a concern.
The master cylinder is the same for all the different brake options (there are changes by model year though).

For whatever reason the wheel speed sensors on the rear axles are different with the CCB kit.

ABS modulator / module is the same for all as well. If there's a programming difference, it's not a big deal.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Cambo
The master cylinder is the same for all the different brake options (there are changes by model year though).

For whatever reason the wheel speed sensors on the rear axles are different with the CCB kit.

ABS modulator / module is the same for all as well. If there's a programming difference, it's not a big deal.
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Is there any way us mere mortals can gain access to the parts catalog(s) for the F-Types? I'm working on a couple projects that are dragging due to lack of info.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 11:02 PM
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Thanks for taking the time to reply. I agree, this sounds like quite a project. Aside from the annoying brake dust, I am happy with the current braking performance, and should just order my next car (who knows, maybe another F type) exactly the way I want it.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 01:27 PM
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i have the CCB's & Forged wheels


they are simply EPIC
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 01:19 PM
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I'll just put this here and note that he also has a set of disks...

Genuine Jaguar F Type Brake Calipers And Pads T2R11422, T2R11423, T2R1144 | eBay
 
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 08:36 PM
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I was thinking about doing this too. Or, I might just have my calipers painted yellow....
 

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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by F-typical
I'll just put this here and note that he also has a set of disks...

Genuine Jaguar F Type Brake Calipers And Pads T2R11422, T2R11423, T2R1144 | eBay
May not ship to the United States, doh.....
 
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 01:48 PM
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If you don't ask, you'll never find out.

£6000 for a full set of new calipers pads and discs...
 
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by F-typical
If you don't ask, you'll never find out.

£6000 for a full set of new calipers pads and discs...
To put that into a "down to earth" perspective, I only paid the equivalent of £4000 for this 1 previous owner, 4 X 4 truck, in great condition, which I use for all kinds of things on my "farm."

 
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 02:40 PM
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Yup. But, as we've previously established, this is an area in which even "Man Maths" seems logical.

 
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by F-typical
If you don't ask, you'll never find out.

£6000 for a full set of new calipers pads and discs...
strange seems he only has the tears for sale. Can't seem to search for the rest of his stuff... I'd it because I'm in the us?
 
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Originally Posted by F-typical
If you don't ask, you'll never find out.

£6000 for a full set of new calipers pads and discs...
Are you certain the Super Performance brake master and brake control module will work properly with these parts?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 04:57 AM
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You'll have to ask Cambo.
 
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