XJR Brake Recommendations?

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Jun 27, 2018 | 10:37 AM

garethashenden

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XJR Brake Recommendations?

I have an '04 XJR which needs new brakes all around, pads and rotors. Does anyone have any recommendations on what's best? I don't think slotted rotors are really necessary for my driving style and I would prefer something with less brake dust than the stock brakes. But there seem to be so many options that I have no idea what to do.

Thanks for you help!

Jun 27, 2018 | 12:18 PM

stham

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The akebono brake pads are very good for the 04/05 XJR; I have them on the rears, and they create significantly less dust than the stock front pads.

Jun 27, 2018 | 02:02 PM

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The brakes are different on yours than my 2006. I would go with Pagid pads and rotors. You have Brembo brakes. I have Crown Victoria brakes.
USed AC Delco rotors and TRW pads on the 2006 XJR. No wear or dust so far. Must be ceramic, not as aggressive as I like.

Jun 27, 2018 | 07:23 PM

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I went with R1 Concepts premium rotors and Akebono pads. The Akebono ceramic pads don't have quite as much bite as the OEM metallic pads, but they dust significantly less. Fine for daily driving.

Jul 19, 2018 | 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Brewster411

I went with R1 Concepts premium rotors and Akebono pads. The Akebono ceramic pads don't have quite as much bite as the OEM metallic pads, but they dust significantly less. Fine for daily driving.

I have the exact same set up. Huge difference in brake dust, although like John mentioned, not as much stopping power. Not sure if I got used to them, but it feels like after a couple months of braking them in, they feel better.

Little to no dust and the slotted/drilled rotors look great. And the set up is good enough for daily use and the occasional slow down from higher speeds. I'd say its a good value for the price.