V8S brake pads
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V8S brake pads
My '15 F-Type V8S may be due for new brake pads in the upcoming months. How do I go about knowing which brake pads to get for it? After doing some research it seems the answer is not straight forward... Any idea approximately how much they cost?
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Assuming you don't have the CCM (carbon ceramic matrix) brakes your car has the "super performance" brakes, 380 mm front and 376 mm rear.
The best place to compare pad prices is this Rock Auto page: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...brake+pad,1684
As you can see a wide range of makes, types and prices, just make sure you select 380 mm front and 376 mm rear and not 355 mm front or 325 mm rear or what they call "carbon ceramic" or "carbon composite" which are for the CCM brakes (not to be confused with ceramic pad material). That page is a little confusing for first timers as it is meant to be for V8 F-Types only which all came/come with the 380 mm and 376 mm brakes (again excluding CCM brakes) but it lists lots of 355 mm and 325 mm pads as well which are NOT for the V8.
A popular alternative not sold by Rock Auto is Porterfield R4-S which are "carbon kevlar" and a little more expensive than most, see here for the fronts: https://www.lpiracing.com/store/pc/P...762p266555.htm and here for the rears: https://www.lpiracing.com/store/pc/P...762p266557.htm
The best place to compare pad prices is this Rock Auto page: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...brake+pad,1684
As you can see a wide range of makes, types and prices, just make sure you select 380 mm front and 376 mm rear and not 355 mm front or 325 mm rear or what they call "carbon ceramic" or "carbon composite" which are for the CCM brakes (not to be confused with ceramic pad material). That page is a little confusing for first timers as it is meant to be for V8 F-Types only which all came/come with the 380 mm and 376 mm brakes (again excluding CCM brakes) but it lists lots of 355 mm and 325 mm pads as well which are NOT for the V8.
A popular alternative not sold by Rock Auto is Porterfield R4-S which are "carbon kevlar" and a little more expensive than most, see here for the fronts: https://www.lpiracing.com/store/pc/P...762p266555.htm and here for the rears: https://www.lpiracing.com/store/pc/P...762p266557.htm
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I'll second the motion for Porterfields. Excellent pads. Less dust than the OEM's. Some comment that they have a slightly different feel than the originals, but I was fine with them. I was fine with the cost, at $275.90 + Shipping.
One notation, check your rotors to see if they do/don't need replacing. If this is the first round for brakes, they're probably fine. However, you friendly, local JLR dealer likely will not install the Porterfields and may well insist of doing rotors at the same time. It's not a hard project to do yourself (check the How To sticky), or any competent shop can handle it. It might be good to give them the instructions on how to release the rear Emergency brake (again, in the sticky).
One notation, check your rotors to see if they do/don't need replacing. If this is the first round for brakes, they're probably fine. However, you friendly, local JLR dealer likely will not install the Porterfields and may well insist of doing rotors at the same time. It's not a hard project to do yourself (check the How To sticky), or any competent shop can handle it. It might be good to give them the instructions on how to release the rear Emergency brake (again, in the sticky).
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