I got an online quote for a single front Brembo/OEM rotor from a Jaguar parts supplier for $488.00. Does this sound right? I think I paid less than that for a PAIR of Brembo non-OEM rotors for a Mercedes I had a while back.

 

That's a pretty good discount. List is over $900. (Gasp)

Now you know why everybody goes aftermarket.

 

Shouldn't be buying a single one, though

But yeah they're costly. It's an R with Brembos...

 

Used this place with success.

Here is their listing for your car.

2003 Jaguar S-type - Front Brakes: Pads & Shoes/Drums & Rotors Parts -CENTRIC PARTS,C-TEK BY CENTRIC,NUGEON,AKEBONO,POWER STOP- Brakewarehouse.com

Because Jaguar specs are tough sometimes it is best to call them with your VIN handy. Their customer service is good and they will make sure that you get the right stuff...

BTW.. I have had very good experience with Centric parts....

 

I don't understand the cost on the Brembo stuff either - precision machined cast iron rotors don't seem like they should be break the bank kind of items.

I second the "success with Centric" brake products. However, I typically purchase all of my autopart needs that can wait on shipping at RockAuto Auto Parts - they're out of the midwest, so shipping doesn't take too long to anywhere in the country. Plus, you always get a couple of fridge magnets in the box In my experience, if they have the part, you will struggle to beat their price.

Kind Regards,

 

I agree that Rock Auto is a great source of parts and their prices are great... (I have quite the Rock Auto Magnet collection)

Just be real careful with their catalog search. I find many errors on it. It's fine for the basics. On some parts you are better off having the part number ready and shop it that way. Where they struggle is when there are different models within a car line.. Like the R vs. the base S Type or in my case the SRT8 300C vs the basic Hemi. I've caught them with the same part numbers for both spec cars where I know they use different parts.