I changed the pads and rotor on a customer x type and wrote a step by step guide with pictures for anybody that wants to tackle this job. Anything to add to the guide please say and criticize, I'm human :P

here is the link:

Jaguar X-type (2001 - 2005) How to change the brake pads and rotors

 

very nice well done

 

Good write up , I will check it if it's already covered in FAQs

 

Thanks!

 

thanks so much, I've wanted this for so long!

 

Good stuff. But why should you remove fluid from the reservior? I havent changed my brakes on the X yet but I have changed many other cars and never done that. Is something different? Not saying your wrong just wondering why. Thanks

 

Most people don't know this but brake fluid should be changed every two years. You'll notice that brake fluid should be clear, but is very discolored after a couple of years of use. Sucking fluid from the reservoir flushes about 70% of the fluid in the system for new one. Sometimes when you have a spongy pedal this will solve the problem. I recomended it because I like to "prevent" rather than wait for problems to come up. It's just my style as a mechanic.

 

What a coincidence! I was looking for a thread like this, but I'm not really comfortable changing the brakes/rotors on it. Mechanic wants $450CAD for parts and labour to change the front out, is that too much?

Am I better off buying rotors and pads off ebay and getting them installed? If so, is there anything in particular I should look for? Like Jaguar X Type 02 03 9/04 Brake Rotors Pads Front + Rear | eBay

Its the front that needs the work apparently.

 

Wether its your mechanic or you that's going to do it make sure that the pads and rotors used are of good quality. We charge about 600 which is pretty cheap here in Miami because we use THE BEST rotors and THE BEST pads. When it comes to rotors you want to find a brand that is not make in China. Look for good quality ceramic pads like Akebono.

 

Yeah, I spoke to a close friend and he'll help replace the brakes. What are some good brands of Rotors/pads to look for? And what to avoid?

 

Well done and right.

 

as an FYI, front pads will run you around 60-80 for the fronts. I can do the pads on my car in about 30 minutes. It is absolutely ridiculous to charge 400-600 bucks to do it. I did the rear pads on my X5 on Monday and it took 25 minutes.

Tools required are usually (can't remember exactly) tire iron, ratchet with 12 and 15MM sockets (maybe a 10 can't remember the size on the caliper) a c clamp.

 

Are drilled rotors worth it? Any difference or will I just hate them for the rust in Ontario?

 

Drilled rotors look cooler (if you can see them through the wheel) and they cool off faster if you do alot of spirited stop-n-go driving or you live on top of a mountain (when brakes get overheated their stopping power starts to fade off.)

It is a fairly easy job, and unless you have five thumbs per hand, it should take about an hour (max) the first time you do it.

Think of it as paying yourself about $300 for that hour's work, versus paying that guy $300 for that same hour's work. And, the feeling of satisfaction in having done it yourself? - Priceless!

 

Wether you get drilled rotor or not stauy away from chinese parts. If rust is an issue then get powder coated rotors, like Zimmerman. Pads affect the dust and noise. Akebono for the pads is the way to go.

 

thats not too much, but its a lot.

go to Disc Brake Rotors & Pads | R1Concepts.com and get your parts from there, i have been dealing with them for years and i usually get the parts shipped to mississauga ont, canada (looks like samme place as you) in 5-7 business days