Sticking brake calliper front wheel

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Discussion Starter · May 15, 2012

Hi,

I have a sticking brake calliper on the front left wheel, which is stopping the wheel from rotating freely (its does rotate but is stiff).

I have been quoted from a local tire garage £170 for a new calliper fitted, apparently it is a 2-piston type and that these days callipers are just replaced, not stripped/cleaned/reassembled.

If anyone could offer advice on if the above is reasonable or if a lower cost option is possible, any links etc.. it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Ronnie

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jerry

· #2 · May 15, 2012

Hi. I had 2 calipers replaced on my X308 and from memory the items themselfs cost about £80+ . I never looked for an overhaul kit for the calipers but that does not mean they do not exist.

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Discussion Starter · #3 · May 15, 2012

Thanks for the reply Jerry,

By comparison my quote for just the one caliper sounds quite expensive then..!

Ronnie

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jerry

· #4 · May 15, 2012

Here you go I just found this if its any help

Jaguar XJ8 1997 - 2002 3.2/4.0 Front Brake Parts

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ronnie_space

Discussion Starter · #5 · May 15, 2012

Thanks for the post and the link.

Sounds cheaper,

£60 caliper
£20 piston
£15 seal kit

Total £95

The guy at the garage said they were two piston, but appears he was wrong.

Have just stumbled on this- would appreciate views on if this is suitable.

Jaguar XJ6 XJ8 XJ40 Brake Calipers LH Fr 31 | eBay

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Ronnie

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jerry

· #6 · May 15, 2012

The link I gave you has everything if wanted but the calipers shown are by the looks of it complete and no need to buy the extras. The ebay ones are £70 inc postage. Have you tried Jaguar | Land Rover spare parts at British Parts UK ?

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ronnie_space

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 15, 2012

jerry said:
The link I gave you has everything if wanted but the calipers shown are by the looks of it complete and no need to buy the extras. The ebay ones are £70 inc postage. Have you tried Jaguar | Land Rover spare parts at British Parts UK ?

Thanks for all your help Jerry.

I didn't realise the in the link you sent that the calipers were the complete assembly. I will call them and check tomorrow.

I just checked Jaguar | Land Rover spare parts at British Parts UK and their price is £95, with a £30 rebate when you send in your old caliper.

Ronnie

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Discussion Starter · #8 · May 17, 2012

jerry said:
Here you go I just found this if its any help

Jaguar XJ8 1997 - 2002 3.2/4.0 Front Brake Parts

perhaps I am being thick here but I can't seem to figure out which one I need for left front. From the fitting position diagram I can decipher that the caliper is 'Trailing', however I don't get how that relates to which one to order? Jaguar XJ8 1997 - 2002 3.2/4.0 Front Brake Parts

Plus, the caliper in the picture looks a lot smaller then what I am seeing on the car.

any help much appreciated.

Ronnie

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jerry

· #9 · May 17, 2012

Give them a call. If they know thier job then they should be able to tell you what you need.

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