Still learning:

Do all Brembo brakes have "Brembo" shown on the calipers? I have a 2002 XKR-100, and I have read that this model came with Brembo brakes, however the calipers on my car have "Jaguar" embossed on same??

Also, I need to find a valve stem adapter for the BBS wheels. The part number I believe is: Jaguar MXD6163AB ADAPTOR-VALVE.

 

There is a whole kit on ebay right now...

Jaguar BBs Hidden Valve Stem Kit and Screws XKR XJR | eBay

 

Thank You for answering! I am still confused as to what is which.....When I look at my valve stem orifice on the wall I see a female 23 point star recepticle. When I looked at the EBay offering I see standard threads on the adapter. I am missing something!

 

There are threads past the star. Remember that it has to double as a retaining bolt for the two piece wheel. The air passage is thru the bolt. When you screw the valve adapter on it has a seal on it and once threaded all the way it opens the valve inside the special bolt.

 

I think I called BBS-USA once and whoever I talked with said I could by these valve adapters from them. You might want to give them a call.

Doug

 

THANK YOU!!!! I can not imagine the machining involved producing a part with threads below the 12p star bolt. I really appreciate your time an knowledge...I am off to EBay...

 

As asked by phyllisita
No, those are Brembos, They were specially designed for Jaguar.

 

Here's the setup on my Sepang split rim alloys. The valve is hidden beneath the slot head blanking screw arrowed in red:



It unscrews and is replaced with the BBS valve extension to inflate the tyre. This performance is the main reason I only check my tyre pressures once a month now instead of every week.

Graham

 

By the way, you will now discover the "joy" of having what used to be a 3 minute chore of checking the air in tires turn into a 15 minute ordeal. Every time I go through this I can't help but wondering why pressure indicators were not standard equipment on a car that was near the $100K price range when new (these were certainly available back in the mid-1990s).

So in the typical visit to the local gas station to check the pressure, you need to unscrew the little cap (using a penny or the "tool"), screw in the adapter, check the pressure, unscrew the adapter, replace the cap. In the best scenario you will not be able to do this in the time allotted on most of the gas station devices which turn off after a couple of minutes. So you will have to have the attendant turn the air back on.

In the worst scenario the little cap will go rolling behind the wheel or under the car and you will have to go searching for it. Your hands will end up being covered with brake dust. If there is a guy waiting behind you to use the air you will watch him getting pissed off as you busily fiddle with the valve. All in all a fun time (NOT).

Doug

 

Or you can put nitrogen in your tires and later pull up to the tire shop and hand the little adapter to the tech and say "top 'em up please". Then just stand there and chat pleasantly while the tech attends to your car.

That is a much better way to go.

 

I have heard recently that the whole nitrogen thing in tires is way over-rated and a waste of money.

Doug

 

MY personal experience has been very good. Tires hold pressure longer for sure and my tire wear is phenomenal so far on the 05 VDP. Regular rotate/balance undoubtedly helps too.

 

Unscrew and store all four caps before approaching the pump, turn on pump, insert adapter and inflate tires one by one. Even faster if you have four adapters you can pre-fit before approaching the pump. Save all the fiddling till after you are done topping all four tires.

 

Hey Ted--my only concern about driving without the caps is that debris might get in the opening even for a short drive. But getting some extra adapters and driving to the gas station with those in sound like a winner

Doug

 

I have a potable air compressor that plugs into the car. Never had to visit a petrol station for air in years.

I also check the air in my tyres once per week at home.

Just a thought.

 

That is something I have had on my gadget wish list for years now. I don't trust the cheap ones that plug into the lighter to be very effective (I bought a cheap one and it took eons to inflate a simple pool toy). I keep looking at those combo battery chargers/inflators that plug into a normal receptacle whenever I go to Costco. Guess I should pick one up.

Doug

 

Wow. Dude, you need a hobby.....