Jaguar XJ (X350). Service manual — part 178

damage the hose. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to the hose.

NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the brake pad.

7 . NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the brake pad from the caliper piston.

Installation

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WARNING: Do not use compressed air to disperse brake dust into the atmosphere.

CAUTION: If the pistons are pushed back into the housing, brake fluid will be forced

back into the brake fluid reservoir.

CAUTION: Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.

CAUTION: Brake pads must always be replaced in axle sets.

NOTE:

Make sure that the inboard brake pad is correctly installed to the caliper piston.

NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Using a suitable tool, fully retract the brake caliper pistons.

Tighten to 28 Nm.

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Brake Pads - Vehicles With: High
Performance Brakes, VIN Range: G00442-
>G45703 (70.40.02)

Removal

1 . Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.

For additional information, refer to

Jacking

2 . Remove front wheels.

For additional information, refer to

Wheel and Tire (74.20.05)

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CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean

water.

Loosen brake fluid reservoir-cap.

Position a cloth around the reservoir to collect any fluid spillage.

4 . Remove brake pads from caliper.

1) Remove 'R' clips.

2) Withdraw pins from caliper.

3) Remove anti-rattle spring.

4) Discard brake pads.

5 . Clean all mating surfaces and remove brake dust, see WARNING above.

6 . Repeat above procedure to remove opposite side brake pads.

Installation

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CAUTION: Make sure grease does not contact brake-pad friction surface or brake

disc.

To prevent brake squeal apply grease to the shoulders of the brake-pad backplate.

For additional information, refer to

Specifications

Apply a uniform layer of grease to backplate shoulders, making sure the

whole shoulder is covered.

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