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Apr 8, 2013 | 09:44 AM

#21

Doryphoros86

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From: Minneapolis

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Originally Posted by ttwirz

Doryphoros86 I live in northern suburbs of Minneapolis too and commute to Edina. It’s about a 70 mile round trip three days a week. Curious where you get service work done. I had Jeff Flynn at Special Interest Auto look at it before I bought it and he replaced a diff seal. It’s close to my work but far from home. He seams very knowledgeable. I will probably stick with him since I have had a good experience so far.

Good to hear! I have not heard of Special Interest Auto before, I may have to check them out. I usually do minor repairs myself, and go to the dealership for major repairs, so it would be nice to have an alternative. There is supposedly another indie Jaguar mechanic in Minneapolis called Top Gear Autoworks on Lake Street in Minneapolis. I haven't used them either; the dealership is just far too convenient!

Apr 16, 2013 | 07:29 AM

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ttwirz

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From: MN

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Originally Posted by GT42R

Rockauto.com has rebuilt (by centric) OEM brembo calipers for relatively cheap once you return them your core, I found it cheaper quicker and easier to go with their reman calipers and return mine for the core, comes loads with centric brand pads, banjo bolt, washers, spring clip, pad pins,

Do the numbers on your end and decide if it works out better,

Thanks for the tip. I just received calipers and rotors for the fronts. All for a little more then the cost of one new caliper from the sealer. My only disappointment is that the caliper covers don't have the Jaguar R on them.

Apr 16, 2013 | 09:36 AM

#23

GT42R

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From: Canada

yea, they come missing the decal, sorry forgot to mention that,

I've bought these from eBay each time I've repainting my calipers, very nice quality

Jaguar Type 'R' Racing Brake Decal s Type Grnredsil X1 | eBay