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Brake Pads - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes, VIN Range: G00442->G45703 (70.40.03): Removal

    CAUTION: Whilst carrying out rear parking brake related service procedures, the tension on the rear parking brake release actuator will need to be released. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the parking brake to function incorrectly or become inoperative.
  1. Carry out the parking brake cable tension release.

    For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE - VIN RANGE: G00442->G45703 .

    2. WARNING: BRAKE DUST, IF INHALED CAN DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH. ALWAYS REMOVE BRAKE DUST USING A VACUUM BRUSH. DO NOT USE A COMPRESSED-AIR LINE TO DISPERSE BRAKE DUST INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Brake pads must always be replaced in axle sets.
    CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.
    CAUTION: For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION (2003.5-09) .
    CAUTION: The High performance brake caliper is aligned to the brake disc when it is first installed to the vehicle, therefore, care must be taken not to disturb this alignment. When removing the caliper; remove the bolts that secure the anchor bracket to the vertical link only. DO NOT loosen any other caliper bolts.
  2. Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
  3. Raise rear of vehicle and support on stands.

    For additional information, refer to JACKING

  4. Remove rear wheels.

    For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE (74.20.05) .

    5. CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
  5. Loosen brake fluid reservoir-cap.
    • Position a cloth around the reservoir to collect any fluid spillage.
      Fig 1: Locating Brake Fluid Reservoir-Cap
      G06387500Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Remove brake pads from caliper.
    1. Withdraw pins from caliper.
    2. Remove anti-rattle spring.
    3. Remove brake pads.
      Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pads, Anti-Rattle Spring And Pins Of Caliper
      G06387573Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Clean all mating surfaces and remove brake dust, see WARNING above.
  8. Repeat above procedure to remove opposite side brake pads.
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