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Apr 3, 2014 | 02:44 PM

#41

WaterDragon

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From: Los Gatos, CA

If I may offer some advice:

I reallllly like the akebono pads, zero dust, ZERO dust, stop well too.

Apr 4, 2014 | 12:02 AM

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XKRacer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by newbiegurl

Although this thread is a bit dated, I'm hoping someone will respond. I took my 2004 XJ8 into the shop I usually go to. (I'm not at all mechanical like most of you guys so yes, i take my car in for service

, but I do like to know how things work on my car.
Anyway, I was hearing a horrible grinding noise - front tire area. He told me the rotors were very, very, very (yes, 3 verys) bad and needed replaced, along with brake pads. (Cost $670). I would love to see what a very very very bad rotor looks like? Does anyone have a pic they can share?
And are the rotors on the 2004 XJ8 slotted/drilled?

Thanks ahead,
Newbiegurl

That sounds like a lot of money to me, but knowing what brakes you have would help, can you post a pic?

On a XJ8 I would not of thought they would be Brembo but that is definitely a Brembo price, normal rotors and pads should not be more than $150 in parts and no more than 2hrs labour to do both sides and that is being generous

Apr 4, 2014 | 12:26 AM

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grandell

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she has a 2004, so it might be an X350

Apr 4, 2014 | 12:33 AM

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XKRacer

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Indeed very valid point, I skipped over that and it didn't even sink in lol it is 6am for me lol

That may change things a little, and I can not comment as I rarely work on them so ignore my above post

Apr 4, 2014 | 12:01 PM

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newbiegurl

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Thank you SuperSport! Tha is one very very very ugly rotor! I pick up my little Jag baby today. I've asked the mechanic to let me see the old rotors. I want to see if I can post an extra 'ugly' of mine.

Apr 4, 2014 | 12:09 PM

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newbiegurl

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From: Fort Wayne, IN

Wow, thanks for the link. I see rotors for my car can range in price from $30 to $100, so at $670 to replace both up front - I may have paid too much...

Apr 12, 2014 | 09:06 PM

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Lear45

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I spent $800 with lifetime warranty. Already replaced front rotors at no cost. Warranty is only a good as the shop. Tire Kingdom has treated me right, but they are not the cheapest up front.