I'd like to replace the rotors and pads on my rear brakes.

There's a tool for removing the calipers to replace the pads.

What is it? A hex does not fit.

Any tips on what brand of pads to use?

Where can I find it?

tia

 

Hi ant17
I found the DIY on R&R of the Brake Rotors and Pads.
Here is a partial extract of the post with the information on the tool needed to remove the caliper pins.

"This is the torx bit(that I referred to as a star key), but the caliper pins are actually 7mm hex socket head bolts. Sometimes a torx bit can be forced in a hex head bolt, but the correct tool should be a 7mm allen key. Jaguar has been using this same 7mm socket caliper pin at least a far back as the 1995 X300, and hasn't changed through to the X350.(Note: Added detail by Stevetech)"

Here is the weblink to the thread - the DIY is on the 2nd page:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-x308-xj8-xjr-27/step-step-guide-rotor-brake-pad-replacement-pics-faq-35063/page2/

Here is forum thread on brake pads:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ke-dust-58079/

Jim Lombardi

 

Is that special Rotor Nut Socket needed to remove the rear brake rotors?

tia