I agree on the calipers -- This is the latest "recommended" replacement service item. They need to be checked obviously and many do disregard the two year service on the brake fluid -- but properly serviced they will outlast the car.


Beck Arnley: Is simply a name given to a parts line for a large US distributer of parts. It is used currently for import parts. Its not German.

I have not purchased rear brake parts recently -- but that rotor price looks high to me -- especially since Autohaus has the Zimmermann rears for under $60.00.

I bought a front set recently from my local Jaguar dealer:

The front rotors are only sold in a matched set from Jaguar: $280 for the two rotors and the factory Jurid pads were $90.40. also picked up two brake fluids $13 each

 

So what about flushing/bleeding the brake system with ABS? Some say it needs a special procedure or equipment. Is this accurate? Can it be done without such equipment?

 

No special equipment needed on my '95 X300, at least.

Not sure about newer models.

Cheers
DD

 

i personally think you will be unsatisfied, like myself, with the EBC Red Pads. they are no where as clean as they claim. I am looking for info from anyone who has changed to the Akebono rear pads on an XF. i got my premium rotors from r1concepts and will be doing another brake job @ 45k miles. the rears on my XF were changed by the dealer @ 25k miles for $600. that is way too high and way to early to change rear pads. dealer claims they do not turn rotors they change them @ every brake job!!!!!

 

That's why I like Mintex pads. An inexpensive pad that conforms to EU ECE directive R90 (i.e., performs like original pad) and promises no miracles. It does dust less though than Pagid pads.

 

Hello guys. I got the parts. I got the EBC Redstuff. EBC states that the pads have noise reduction shims. Does this mean that I do not have to grease the pads before installing them?

Best wishes,


Griztkojr

 

I have never used the grease after replacing the pads. I think it may be a good solution if they start to make noise down the road.
Make sure you follow the break in procedure for the pads. Also note with the red stuff pads they will make a little noise and alot of dust for the first 1000 miles, then they will be great..

 

Do the rotor boxes list the manufacturing location -- I'm curious who made them.

 

Yes they do. Front Rotors were made in Brazil and Rear in Germany.