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Brake Pads - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes, VIN Range: G00442->G45703 (70.40.03): Installation

    WARNING: Do not use compressed air to disperse brake dust into the atmosphere.
    CAUTION: If the pistons are pushed back into the housing, brake fluid will be forced back into the brake fluid reservoir.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
    CAUTION: Brake pads must always be replaced in axle sets.
    NOTE: Remove the forcing screw from the crankshaft pulley/damper remover and install to the brake caliper piston retractor tool.
    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (303-588 And 206-080)
    G06387567Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  1. Using the special tools, fully retract the brake caliper piston.
  2. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 2: Locating Brake Caliper Piston Mark
    G06387568Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Make sure the brake caliper piston location mark is in the correct position so that the locator pin on the brake pad locates correctly into the brake caliper piston.
  4. NOTE: Remove the forcing screw from the brake caliper piston retractor tool and install to the crankshaft pulley/damper remover.
    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  5. Install new brake pads.
    • Install the brake pad anti-rattle spring plates.
      Fig 3: Locating Brake Pad Anti-Rattle Spring Plates
      G06387566Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. CAUTION: The brake caliper must be supported at all times.
    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 4: Securing Caliper Using Suitable Tie Strap
    G06387565Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Remove the tie strap.
  8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  9. Attach the caliper.
    • Install new brake caliper lower retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 34 Nm.
      Fig 5: Locating Brake Caliper Lower Retaining Bolts
      G06387571Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  10. Install both rear wheels and tires.

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  11. CAUTION: Calibrate the electric park brake using Jaguar approved diagnostic system. If the Jaguar approved diagnostic system is not available disconnect the battery for approximately 30 seconds, the vehicle will then prompt the driver to carry out the calibration procedure as per the vehicle hand book on re-connection.
  12. Calibrate the electric parking brake module using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
  13. NOTE: Do not start the engine or operate the electronic park brake before depressing the brake pedal.
  14. Repeatedly depress the brake pedal until brake pressure is evident.