2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

1993 Jaguar XJS Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Tire, Brake pads.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.

Asked on April 6, 2011

Replace Inboard Rear Rotors on 1993 XJS

How to change brake rotors on rear inboard 1993 XJS. There is a question posted but it only deals with brake pad replacement. What is procedure to remove and replace rotors, calibers (+pads) for inboard rear wheels.

Avatar Asked by orionfry

Answer

Replied on April 6, 2011

Removal

Remove the roadwheel and tire assembly.

Carefully remove the caliper retaining spring (1). Remove the caliper to carrier securing bolt covers (2).
Remove the socket head securing bolts (3).
Remove,the caliper from the carrier. Remove the brake pads (4) from the caliper. Set the caliper aside to allow access to the carrier\hub assembly.
NOTE: Do not allow the caliper to hang with the weight on the feed hose. Ensure it is placed safely and securely supported.

Cut and remove the lock wire securing the carrier to hub assembly securing bolts. Unscrew and remove the securing bolts. Remove the carrier.

Unscrew and remove the disc securing screw (1). Remove the disc.
Carefully remove any brake dust/dirt from the caliper and hand brake shoe areas.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on April 6, 2011

The answer appears to be for a car with outboard rotors. The rotors are not part of the road wheel and tire assembly. They are located close to the rear differential.

Tiny Response from orionfry
3 questions asked