XJ XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR ( X350 & X358 ) 2003 - 2009

brake time (2004 XJ8)

Old Jul 31, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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well my wife got back from the U.K. and picked up a set of stock replacement rotors and some ceramic pads...


hopefully I can find the tool for the caliper pistons and get 'em changed next weekend
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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Damn, I have a problem getting someone to bring me candy.
How much did that suitcase weigh????
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:00 AM
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Was it worth it to buy the parts over there with the exchange rate? Have family there but assumed parts would be even higher in the UK. We always end up with half a carry on with McVitties and flake candy bars on the way back.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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she bought the parts are Auto Zone here in town
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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How do you jack the car up without screwing up the whole air suspension? Is there any special technique?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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I have done my brakes loads of times and if you only do a corner at a time it has never caused me a problem.
I think if you found one corner was low after doing it then as soon as you start the engine it will level itself to the correct height anyway.
 
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