Brake System - General Information: Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not
use brake fluid ITT Super Dot 4 on 2006 my vehicles onwards. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE:
Brake fluid ITT Super Dot 4 has now been superseded by Shell ESL Super Dot 4 which is the Jaguar recommended brake fluid. Shell ESL Super Dot 4 can be used on all model years.
WARNING:
Do not mix the specified brake fluid with any other type of brake fluid
.
BRAKE FLUID
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | Shell ESL Dot 4 |
BRAKE FLUID - XK-RS GT
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | Castrol react SRF racing high performance brake fluid |
BRAKE DISC AND BRAKE PAD - XK-RS GT
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brake disc | Carbon ceramic |
| Brake pad | Organic |
BRAKE LINING AND DISC SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front brake pad material nominal thickness | 13 mm (0.51 in) |
| Front brake pad material minimum thickness | 2 mm (0.08 in) |
| Rear brake pad material nominal thickness | 10.8 mm (0.43 in) |
| Rear brake pad material minimum thickness | 2 mm (0.08 in) |
| Front brake disc diameter - Vehicles with standard brakes | 355 mm (14.0 in) |
| Front brake disc diameter - Vehicles with high performance brakes | 380 mm (15.0 in) |
| New front brake disc nominal thickness - Vehicles with standard brakes | 32 mm (1.26 in) |
| New front brake disc nominal thickness - Vehicles with high performance brakes | 36 mm (1.42 in) |
| Worn front brake disc minimum thickness - Vehicles with standard brakes | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
| Worn front brake disc minimum thickness - Vehicles with high performance brakes | 34 mm (1.34 in) |
| Rear brake disc diameter - Vehicles with standard brakes | 326 mm (12.8 in) |
| Rear brake disc diameter - Vehicles with high performance brakes | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| New rear brake disc nominal thickness - Vehicles with standard brakes | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| New rear brake disc nominal thickness - Vehicles with high performance brakes | 26 mm (1.02 in) |
| Worn rear brake disc minimum thickness - Vehicles with standard brakes | 18 mm (0.72 in) |
| Worn rear brake disc minimum thickness - Vehicles with high performance brakes | 24 mm (0.94 in) |
| Maximum front brake disc runout (installed) | 0.09 mm (0.004 in) |
| Maximum rear brake disc runout (installed) | 0.075 mm (0.003 in) |
| Maximum front hub face runout (installed) | 0.015 mm (0.0006 in) |
| Maximum rear hub face runout (installed) | 0.05 mm (0.002 in) |
| Front brake sliding caliper single piston diameter - Vehicles with standard brakes | 60 mm (2.36 in) |
| Front brake sliding caliper double piston diameter - Vehicles with high performance brakes | 42 mm (1.66 in) |
| Rear brake sliding caliper single piston diameter | 45 mm (1.77 in) |
| Front brake caliper bleed screw | 14 Nm (10 lb-ft) |
| Rear brake caliper bleed screw | 14 Nm (10 lb-ft) |
BRAKE LINING AND DISC SPECIFICATIONS - XK-RS GT
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front brake pad material nominal thickness | 14.25 mm (0.55 in) |
| Front brake pad material minimum thickness | 3 mm (0.118 in) |
| Rear brake pad material nominal thickness | 14.82 mm (0.58 in) |
| Rear brake pad material minimum thickness | 3 mm (0.118 in) |
| Front brake disc diameter | 398 mm (15.66 in) |
| New front brake disc nominal thickness | 38 mm (1.49 in) |
| Worn front brake disc minimum thickness | 37.5 mm (1.47 in) |
| Rear brake disc diameter | 380 mm (14.96 in) |
| New rear brake disc nominal thickness | 34 mm (1.33 in) |
| Worn rear brake disc minimum thickness | 33.5 mm (0.31 in) |
| Maximum front brake disc runout (installed) | 0.10 mm (0.003 in) |
| Maximum rear brake disc runout (installed) | 0.10 mm (0.003 in) |
| Brake disc minimum weight | Refer to brake disc |
| Maximum front hub face runout (installed) | 0.015 mm (0.0006 in) |
| Maximum rear hub face runout (installed) | 0.025 mm (0.0009 in) |
| Front brake caliper piston diameter | - |
| Upper | 38 mm (1.49 in) |
| Center | 34 mm (1.33 in) |
| Lower | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
| Rear brake caliper piston diameter | - |
| Upper | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
| Lower | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
| Park brake pad nominal thickness | 8.75 mm (0.34) |
| Park brake pad material minimum thickness | 2 mm (0.08 in) |
| Front brake caliper bleed screw | 14 Nm (10 lb-ft) |
| Rear brake caliper bleed screw | 14 Nm (10 lb-ft) |