Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes: Installation

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.

WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.

CAUTION: As the piston is pushed back into the caliper housing, the brake fluid level in the reservoir will rise. Do not allow the reservoir to overflow.

Press the piston into the caliper housing.
- Apply grease C2C-39930 to the areas indicated.
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- Torque: 58 Nm
- Secure the bottom arm of the anti-rattle spring under the bottom anchor bracket of the caliper.
- Compress the upper spring arm into the correct position, under the upper anchor bracket, whilst retaining the logo plate.
- Using the screw-driver, tap the central locating tag into the locked position.
- Torque: 38 Nm
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CAUTION: Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.

CAUTION: Make sure that excessive force is not used. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.

- Pull downwards at the position shown.
Refer to Brake System Bleeding information.
Refer to Wheel and Tire information.