I have a 2006 XJR, and I have a couple of questions. I've already done a search here (might have missed what I'm looking for) and alot of searching on the internet.

1). What kind of brakes do I have? Brembo? Other? How can I determine this?....Or am I just blind and missing something?

2). I'm getting ready to do the brakes (rotors and pads), going to use EBC 'Redstuff' pads. I'm have trouble locating the rotors I want. I'm looking for drilled rotors (mainly just for looks). Can't seem to find them for my year. Links would be greatly appreciated. If the brakes are Brembo, do they carry drilled rotors for my Jag?

3). I have 2 bad O2 sensors, LB-before CAT, RB-after CAT...they are recieving power, but not sending signal, confirmed by me(OBD2 scanner) and my dealer (and they want a hefty $$$ to replace them).

I can replace them, but 2 questions with these...1, where are they located?....and 2, are they a 'plug-n-play', or do they need to be rewired?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

 

BTW, the brake calipers are still great, just going to clean them and paint them.

 

R = brembo, most assuredly

brakeperformance.com is gaining popularity around here, I have them on a jeep, several other s-type owners (at least one is an R owner) have them, definitely give them a call...buy USA and feel good.

Can't help you with the 02 sensors, but any independent should be able to do the exchange for you, and pretty sure no rewiring is needed.

 

Some O2s are universal sensors and you will have to resplice your old connector. It all depends on where you get them. Just ask before you buy. Also they are located on the exhaust pre or post cat. The Jag has a total of I think 4, 2 pre and 2 post. They go into the exhaust pipe and should be easy to find. They are the only sensors with wires on the exhaust and close to the engine. Looks like you need a Left Bank sensor before the Cat and a Right Bank after the cat.

 

Not all r's come with brembos, you can tell by looking at calipers. If you have 2 pins that slide in and hold pads in place in the rear of the calipers you have brembos. You knock the pins out with a small punch(if you dont have the clips that go through small holes in pins by the inboard pad). Use a small screwdiver to push the pad/pistons in to release pressure, then slide them out the back(unless youre gonna do rotors to then you have to unbolt the calipers and brackets

 

Thanks guys....but I'm still a little confused with the brakes. Pics would help alot.

 

I'm not sure about the 06 XJR but the 06 XKR has Brembo brakes as an option. If the brakes are Brembo, they come with drilled rotors on the XKR. These rotors are around $575 each at the dealer! They are available aftermarket and non-Brembo at less cost but still very pricey. I'm not absolutely sure that all this is the same for the XJR. One thing to consider is that these high performance brakes have more aggressive pads that eat expensive rotors fast! Cool looks has its price! I will say that the brake performance of the Brembos is amazing, the brakes are really powerful.

 

why dont you take pics and post and we can tell you for sure.
And oldmots, somewhere in those years jaguar stopped useing drilled rotors, some are smooth. You can have whatever you want aftermarket. You can also try
http://frozenrotors.com/
they cryo(freeze) the rotors to stabilize the metal and improve wear and probobly other benefits on their website

 

Left rear brake....


Next 2 are the Left Front....



Hope these help. Thanks

 

Those are not brembos
HERS A PIC OF BREMBOS
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0007_large.jpg

 

Thanks Brutal, I appreciate the help.

Now, does anyone know where I can get drilled roters for a NON-Brembo XJR????

 

Brakesrus, autoanything, amazon etc just type in ebc pads and rotors into google and then compare

 

Thks buddy.

 

R does not = brembo, that I didn't know. Guess I need to start paying attention.

Thanks for jumping in and clarify brutal. One floral print shirt, on its way to your place of bidness.

 

Just be glad you do not have Brembos, because parts are mega-expensive ! EBC list the front discs, three types are available: -

http://www.ebcbrakesdirect.com/car/p...+%282003%2D%29