In this video, we put the front brakes back on the 96 Jaguar XK8 and take actions to ensure good ABS function. John from to the garage also shows how to set a Torque wrench.
For links to the torque wrench and the brake parts installed in this video, please use the links below.
Teng 40-210nm 1/2-inch Torque Wrench Drive
https://amzn.to/3aQTo0F
Parts used in this video and others in the Braka saga series are linked below.
Red Stuff brake pads.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575396892&campid=5338316452&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FEBC-RedStuff-Front-Brake-Pads-for-Jaguar-XK8-4-0-99-2002-DP3689-2C%2F282829691194%3Fhash%3Ditem41d9f6993a%3Ag%3A9zkAAOSwFMdacbEN
EBC USR Discs
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575396892&campid=5338316452&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FEBC-USR-Front-Brake-Discs-305mm-for-Jaguar-XK8-4-0-96-99-USR952%2F273063007661%3Fhash%3Ditem3f93d2d5ad%3Ag%3AmRAAAOSwZrhafinV
EBC Brake lines. part number for 96 XK8 BLA1504-4L
https://www.ebcbrakeshop.co.uk/ebc-stainless-braided-brake-lines-bla15044l_p32321590.htm
Caliper rebuild Kit (Mine came from British parts .co.uk BUT THIS SEEMS A GOOD DEAL)
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575396892&campid=5338316452&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FJaguar-XK-8-1997-2005-2x-Front-brake-caliper-repair-kits-pistons-PK195K-2%2F332368908968%3Ffits%3DModel%253AXK%2B8%26epid%3D20015962197%26hash%3Ditem4d62bb12a8%3Ag%3AET8AAOSwXAFeKCpt
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John, don't throw your black fleece away I think it has magic powers or let me have it when you've finished with it
John, I would be tempted to prime and paint the suspension arms with silver Hammerite or similar while the brakes are stripped down just so they look good. Is that a bad idea?
Hi John, going back to an earlier video I used my new 10 litre ultrasonic parts cleaner using Deox C de-rusting powder mixed in the warm water worked a treat. Simply I don't own a grit blaster.
Hi john. What’s the cold bite like for the red stuff pads.
Great informative vid,
hi john another excellent video ,I drive an x300 and a while ago I fitted the same ebc discs and pads ,performance very good but I did notice an increase in noise when applied from speed.just an observation I may be wrong but when setting the torque wrench I was under the impression you set the torque to where the line intersects the centre line not the flat aside the number I was told the numbers were raised so you could read them at the desired setting . keep the vids coming as I really enjoy them and a lot of the content can be applied to the x300 .
Thank you John. To reiterate the previous comments, another excellent video. I noticed that you do not use any copper grease anywhere. I have read conflicting reports about using copperslip et al on the rear of the pads to stop squeal, but it seems that there is no consensus. What is your view?
John as always excellent video that I am sure will help a lot of people
They look fantastic John looking forward to the braking test when you are finished. The only thing I would have done is to use copper anti seize on the bolts and on the slider pins and also on the back of the pads where they contact the piston.
So carefully explained. I wished to have teacher like you. Thanks John
Hi John, Again great instructional video, just one comment would you use copper ease on any non breaking areas of the re-assembly etc.
I guess I'm a bit mystified by the presence of body to spindle grounding straps. The wheel speed reluctor sensor needs just the two wires through the connector pins. Please explain. Also, how are your rotor internal cooling vanes oriented relative to forward motion rotation? Are they straight or curved/angled, and if curved/angled, do they draw cooling air from near the hub and expel at the rotor periphery? https://www.apecbraking.co.uk/Resources/TechniciansGuides/ABS-Sensors.aspx
BTW, i bought these redstuff for my 330CI…similar fit etc – looks the same…. my problem was that the pads were so universal that they didnt wear the disk to the edge, so now my disks have a ridge around the outer area of them. I accept it may well be my disks and not my pads, by please take note and keep an eye on it.