Hi and what a great forum.
Just bought a 2002 S-Type for the wife and here are my impressions:
1. Interior Mirror fell off while driving home. 2 min to fix OK
2. Day 3, the drivers seat harness was eaten by the seat track. I week off the road with Jaguar. Fixed and all OK
3. Plastics trim around the seat base is a bit cheap especially the plastics where the belt anchor to the seat.
4. 4ltr engines puuurrssss!
5. Blew a F16 interior fuse.. Not sure why but replaced and OK
Great stuff on this forum to help fix all these problems.
Thanks

 

It's all part of the joy's of owning a jaguar Sometimes you go for weeks with nothing happening ........ then boom - those pesky little Jaguar gremlins wake up for some fun

 

Hey welcome aboard. Have fun with the new Jaguar.. You'll find this place is great... Heck, I now drive a Chrysler and still stay around...

 

Welcome to the club!

 

Welcome aboard Dirkman. These cars are beautiful and elegant.

 

Thanks all for the warm welcome.

My car is a 2002 S-Type 4.2ltr 6 speed.

I have noticed that I am get a squeaking noise from the front left brakes on rotation that increases with speed and stops when applying the brakes. i also notice that the brake fluid reservoir was on the low sign. Do you think this is a sign of pads needing replacing? If so, what pads are recommended and does anyone have a recommended online supplier? Also does the S-Type have shims and does it require insulation gels to stop vibrations?

Lots of questions and I thank you in anticipation.

Dirk

 

Could be low pads.

Check the disc (rotor) thickness, too.

 

Thanks will do as the car had 68000 klms on it and I am not sure how harsh a life it has had before me. I have checked a few suppliers of pads recommended in the forum but none seem to ship internationally as yet.
Thanks again
Dirk

 

Happy driving ,
If our vendors don't ship internationally then try these

www.jagbits.com

www.britishparts.com

 

Thanks. British Parts directed me to jagparts and they seem to have a great range. I will confirm the exact part no by checking the VIN. Does anyone have the Rotor thickness tolerances for front an back?
Regards
Doug

 

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