I'm looking at changing the brake pads on my 09 Non S/C and am having a tough time figuring out what's the best brake pad combo to use.

I was thinking of using the Akebono ceramics in the rear but can't find a similar akebono ceramic front application. I can go with an OE spec semi-metallic in the front but am not sure if it's a bad idea to mix pad material types.

Other options would include EBC reds all around or just use OE spec semi metallics all around.

Looking for a bit of guidance from the group as to what the best pad combination would be. It's just for city/hwy driving. Thanks.

 

I have always found the OEM parts to perform the best.

 

I would recommend ceramic pads over semi metallic. The EBC Red Stuff pads are popular. I've used pads from Brake Labs with excellent results on my XF SC. Please review this link in the XF Forum "How to Section":
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...job-how-85582/. There is more information regarding the ceramic brake pad.

While the XF SC and XFR brakes are much larger than the standard brakes there are similarities.

 

I picked up a set of Power Stop Evolution ceramics from rock auto for $100 shipped to me in Canada. If those don't work out ill probably give the EBC reds a try.

 

Let us know how you like them and the part numbers for your car. That maybe helpful to someone else

 

Not a problem. Ill report back once they are installed. For reference,

Rear - PSB 16-1095
Front - PSB 16-1241

Both numbers are rock auto part numbers but the numeric component is standard across resellers I believe.

I have an 09 XF Premium Luxury 4.2L V8

 

I live in Canada as well and looking to replace the pads soon.

Would love an update or recommendations on the route to take.

 

what is the feedback on the pads you installed

 

I haven't installed them yet. Ill do so within the next couple of weeks and report back.

 

EBC Red Stuff Kevlar Ceramic pads. Good when cold, fabulous when hot, practically no dust.

If you don't ever drive the car hard and best possible cold braking is more important to you EBC Yellow Stuff. But yellow stuff is an organic pad and tends to be dustier.

Either will give you more braking performance than stock because of their higher frictional co-efficients.

 

I also live in hamilton (Hannon) maybe we can connect by phone...let me know if you would like my cell number

 

Sure. PM me. Do you have the black xfr I've seen around?

I'm down by Locke and Aberdeen.

 

I off red hill valley parkway stoe church exit summit park. Area off rymal road

 

Yeah I know the area. I play softball up there.

Shoot me a PM with your number if you'd like. It would be good to have a Jag meet in the area as I'm not aware of any that currently exist.

 

My cell phone 647-223-7635 John

I would like to know some feed back on the pads and rotors. I want to order today or monday.

YOu can text me or phone...thanks

 

I have the Power Stop ceramics on my 10 XF 5.0

I like them. The OE pads covered the wheels with dust and stopped well. These, once warmed up a tad, stop a bit better and simply do not dust.

I'm pleased with them and I drive like a maniac.