I ordered the rear rotors and premium pads for my STR, they are ready as of tomorrow. I ordered the x-drilled and slotted version (black) and will pick them up hopefully tomorrow. How bad are doing the rear rotors???


Front rotors are next, i need the rear done sooner than the fronts. Fronts have new pads on them already (Akebono)


Any tips tricks for me from the guys that have already done them?

 

might I ask what you were quoted for the rotors.....just wondering if it is the same I was quoted. I thought the fronts were unusually high and they were triple the price I paid for either my S60R or AMG from them.

I then found out that Amazon carries EBC drilled rotors for the STR, which when matched with ebc greenstfff pads is a "really" attractive option from a pricing standpoint.

The Jags brakes look exactly like the Volvo and the AMG...both brembo, These are the easiest rotors and pads in existence to change. just 2 pins to pop out with an small nail set or awl for the pad removal. you can compress the pistons by hand even. Just open the resivoir first.
Aside from the extra ebrake piece, I the rears should have the 2 pilot holes you insert a machine screw into and a few cranks and it pops right off...but I have not taken the wheel off yet to confirm

 

Hey phd12volt, check out this thread:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...?t=1814&page=3

I think it will provide some useful information on changing out the brakes. I will be using this guide when I do all four rotors in mid March.

On a side note, I couldn't help but notice that you are in the So-Cal area and ride a CBR600RR. Do you by any chance visit the Mulholland Lookout/Rock Store area from time to time?

And also, I am planning to go to Famoso Raceway for a Test and Tune drag event on Saturday the 27th. Would you be interested in bringing your S-Type R?

 

im actually out in corona, so i usually go south/east to palomar or out to borrego springs...anyway, ill read through that post, i got a really good price for labor from Galpin Jaguar actually.... and also from jagunlimited down off the 78 and the 15. however i like doing it on my own usually.

 

The only issue with the rear could be with the E brake...

I just received my rear rotors from brake performance at a great price...already have the fronts on...very happy with them...

 

what are you guys getting for prices..IIRC, iI was quoted 450 ish for fronts and 180 ish rears but I deleted the quote ...

 

interested in pics and quoted prices....

 

remember i got the x-drilled and slotted, so the prices were a little higher. I will get pics as soon as i have them in hand.


On a side note: Akebono's rule for dust....ive washed my back wheels off twice already and the fronts are still looking clean.....AKEBONO FTW!!!

 

#CB-20019

that was my rear part #

 

I guess my timing must be horrible because I posted about a month ago that when I called Brakeperformance I was told they did have ANY style rotors in stock for the STR and did not know if or when they would get more. You guys didn't have any problems ordering from them? I called twice and got the same answer both times.
They are right down the street from me so I ended up ordering just the rear pads from them (at least for now).
The pads are simple to replace. Mine were completely worn and I was still able to push the pistons in by hand. I used the old pads for leverage. A third hand would be nice but still a very easy job. I spent way more time cleaning the calipers and insides of the rims than I did actually changing the pads.

 

The EPB is the only issue (the brembo pistons just push in - do it gently - and either open the bleed nipple or loosen the brake reservoir top, bearing in mind to check the level and avoid spillage). You can keep the EPB off by holding it down as you remove the key (or just don't remove the key). I hate working on powered things so would probably at least remove the fuse too (or disconnect the battery). But see that other thread, of course. If you need the EPB pistons in further (such as changing the EPB pads), you'll have to rotate them in using either a wind-back tool (a tool with pins in) or needle-nose pliers. Don't slip with pliers, and take it slow. I'm unclear exactly when you must or don't need to recalibrate the EPB. I'd think it can't hurt to do it and the details are on here if you search, I think.

 

well, the rotors and pads are in front of me.....i ordered them in black....was that stupid?

Im sure the face will lose the black color but i wonder what it will look like after the fact.

 

The black on the face is designed to wear off quickly and will only remain in the slots. The face will look like normal silver but the black in the slots will make them stand out. I think it's a cool look, others might think it's a little too much.

 

Post some pics of those bad boys

 

I have the black slotted and it looks great on my silver STR...my rims are gunmetal and it was the look I was going for...

 

well, they are being done as we speak....ill get pics of them later. Had to drop it off all day though :-(

 

You had someone else change your brakes......damn you lazy

 

yeah well, i figured while i was working, i could have that done, and the oil, and they called and said i need e-brake pads too.....sooooooo UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

 

ofcourse you needed e brake pads.....I never trust dealerships or shops unless my friends are workin in them......otherwise you always "need" **** when you really dont but since you are getting all new, might as well and know it is all new....

 

i am a lazy ******* arent i??? i guess thats why i wore slippers to work today......i technically forgot that i had them on, and thats my excuse and im sticking to it......