Brake Pads Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes: Removal
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:
Failure to release the tension and calibrate the electric parking brake during rear parking brake related service procedures, could cause the parking brake to function incorrectly or become inoperative.
WARNING:
Do not allow dirt or foreign liquids to enter the reservoir. Use only new brake fluid of the correct specification from airtight containers. Do not mix brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
WARNING:
Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only, otherwise braking efficiency may be impaired.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.
NOTE:
Only extraction bolt from special tool 303-588 is used.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to Wheel and Tire information.
- Refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release information.
- See figure
- Torque: 10 Nm
- Torque: 28 Nm
- See figure
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- Repeat the above procedure on the opposite side.
WARNING:
Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
WARNING:
If the brake caliper piston seal is damaged a new brake caliper must be installed.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.