XK / XKR ( X150 ) 2006 - 2014

AP Racing Big Brake kit for XK

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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 02:32 AM
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update... first hurdle. I need to source front and rear brake lines/hoses and mounting brackets for the emergency brake.
The hoses on my XKR-S are Goodridge, no idea on the mounting bracket
 

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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 11:01 AM
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Despite being unable to mount the Alcons, I mounted the HRE wheels. They have sufficient clearance for the Alcon calipers




 
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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by badicedog
My plans are to enjoy my XK, do upgrades as parts need replacing
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I had to go back to your earlier post, just to verify you knew you were putting Alcons on a non-R.
They’ll look good, but way more stopping power than needed.

 
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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 05:26 PM
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I was able to source a manufacturer thst is making custom steel braided hoses as I type this. I should be able to start project again in the morning
 
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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 05:34 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 01:10 PM
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Brake line installed with manufacturer supplied hardware
 
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 01:12 PM
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Disc brake removed. Took a 7 ton claw puller. Tried weighted mallet, blow torch and WD 40! Nothing worked
 
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 01:55 PM
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Caliper and disc installed. Slow progress but nevertheless PROGRESS
 
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 02:43 PM
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I painted my rotors when replacing - this is the rear right - next is rear driver side.



 
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 03:56 PM
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Front Passenger done
 
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by badicedog
Front Passenger done
It looks like you painted over the "6 piston" decal.


I couldn't find that decal. If that's important to you, you might be able to have it custom made. I found this on Etsy:
Custom Made Brake Caliper Decals
 
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by badicedog
update... first hurdle. I need to source front and rear brake lines/hoses and mounting brackets for the emergency brake.
I ordered the EPB & cables from the main dealer but ended up just using the original cables. However after some time the EPB developed a failure and stopped working. The Alcon (Brembo) parking calipers are meant to use a different cable layout, not certain if this was the cause of the failure or not. Never bothered to replace, just have the EPB MIL illuminated all the time.

The rear brackets might be a challenge to locate. I purchased the last parts in the world from JLR. Tom Lenthal was making them fro a time but stopped a while ago.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 01:04 PM
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When you can't find a genuine Jaguar part, this is your last hope before either giving up or having it custom made:



Jaguar Classic Genuine Parts
 
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 02:25 PM
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1/2 done…

 
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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 01:22 PM
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well, all done! Sort of... The parking brake is an issue and the pedals feel different. The pedals are hard midway. I bled the lines several times. I am getting an audible alarms about the parking brake. Do you guys know if the XKR rear parking brake is the same as the Porfolio with the Alcon brakes?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 01:26 PM
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I really love the look of it.
 
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