Dears:

I am currently examining a '89 3.6 Coupe for potential purchase. It has only 35K miles! However upon test drive, I noticed a significant pulling to the right upon braking. Now, I'd been told that the ATE actuator may cause this, and it is a NLA part, or otherwise extremely expensive part if found used. How do I distinguish whether it is indeed the actuator at fault, or a simple alignment problem, or a caliper problem? The pulling is even during the deceleration process, not a twitch of the steering wheel.

If indeed the actuator is to blame, remedy suggestions are also highly appreciated. Is it rebuildable? Are there conversion options to replace the ATE system altogether?

Yours, Paul

 

Paul,

I think you'll find a lot useful information in this thread:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...94-xjs-179016/

 

I'd examine the left side caliper, pad, rotor and flex lines as a simple first step. Easy, cheap and something that you'd want to do on a newly acquired vehicle anyway.

 

Thanks you guys! Extremely helpful advise and information!
Will keep you updated if I acquire the XJS or not.