I need new front brake pads/rotors. I took my car to local repair facility and they ordered OEM parts from the local Jaguar dealer. Two weeks later they still don't have the parts, the Jag dealer says parts are scarce. So I've done some on-line snooping and I find I can get NAPA pads/rotors for about $527.

Has anyone here used them - any comments.

Tom

 

I have just replaced all four rotors with the premium Napa rotors. They are a vented rotor(in this case they have a swirling grove on the rotor face. They are made of a rust proof alloy and they look awesome. I had to go to Bumper to Bumper for the pads. For all I know the pads could very well be what I would buy at the Jag dealer. While you are at it you could paint the calipers. I would send you a photo but am having some issues with inserting it into this reply.

 

Thanks for the feedback, if my Jaguar dealer can't get the parts in the next day or two I'll order the NAPA rotors/pads.

Thanks

Tom

 

Could you post the Napa part numbers? Thanks

 

My 2009 XKR Portfolio just turned 30K miles, and the dealer recommended replacing the front pads since they were getting low. Rears were still OK. Because my car has the optional Alcon brakes with 6-piston front calipers and 400mm (15.75") rotors, I decided to have work done by the dealer to avoid potential problems. The technician inspected the crescent-drilled rotors, said they still looked good and advised against turning them. I was a little leery about them possibly pulling, but they didn't. One note - I really babied the brakes for the first 100 or so miles to get the new pads to properly seat into the "old" rotors. Not having to replace the rotors saved $978 ($489 per rotor @ msrp)! Ouch!

Lesson learned: replace your brake pads before they score your rotors and save $$. If you don't have to turn the rotors, they'll resist warping (since they're thicker) and last longer before you have to replace the pads again.

 

I don't understand why your dealership says parts are scarce. I certainly haven't found that to be true. I had rear rotors/pads and front pads replaced in one day recently. HOWEVER, I got price quote from private shop and dealer matched them, plus 15% of for being local Jag Club member. No complaints here...

 

I bought the car knowing Jaguar dealers are few and far between, and after Moore Jaguar in St Louis filed Chap 11 the nearest Jag dealer is in Peoria about 300 miles away.

That's their story.

Tom

 

I have a 2007 XKR that I have removed the caliber down to the rotor. Typically you can just pull the rotor at this point and it comes off. I can not remove this rotor. Is there a secret to removing the rotor?

 

There may be retaining clips that hold the rotor to the wheel stud. I've encountered these on many vehicles in the past and just rip them off with a set of dykes. All they do is hold the rotor in place when the wheel and caliper are off.

Regarding NAPA rotors... I've always considered any parts store brand to be what you use when you're about to sell the car. Either go OEM, or go name brand. For instance... EBC makes rotors that meet OEM specs and will be ofuch higher quality a metal than NAPA for less than half the cost of OEM...

https://thmotorsports.com/ebc-brakes/ebc-brake-rotors-premium-oe-style/rk1788/i-1996659.aspx