Has anybody ever unbolted the switch from the bracket and then replaced or do you have to replace them together?

I see where I can get to the 2 bolts that hold the swich to the bracket MUCH easier than I can get to the bracket nuts.

 

A genuine switch has the bracket already on it so, yes, you would undo the two nuts on top of the brake pedal tower. You may need a hand when putting it back together to line up the holes. ALSO, make sure the brake pedal is pressed down when you are installing the switch and do not release it until the nuts are tight. Only once I got lucky installing it alone, every other time I needed someone to guide the studs through the holes.

 

There are several very good threads here in the XK8 section that offer great tips on both ways to replace the brake pedal switch - a new switch & bracket assembly as well as just a new switch with the original bracket left in place. It would be worth your time to search for them and read them....

 

I did not see one where someone left the bracket and just replaced the switch, but I will look again.

 

hi any one know what fault code p1316 means, iv stuck it on hear as i dont know how to post it sepretley cheers

 

Randy,

Try this link to Gus' site. Scroll to the bottom and he shows how it could be left on the bracket.

JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

Good Luck!