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I have 39,000 miles on my 2003 s type jag. dealer says i need new brakes...ok he also says ithe pad and rotars can only be replaced together? i have never heard of this. is this true
No , pads are separate from rotors as are shoes from drums... The only time I have ever heard of this type of deal was when you buy calipers... you can get them 'loaded' with pads ... There must be a small shop in your area that works on these beauties... have them do it... HAVE to have new rotors every time you change the brakes.... did you tell them you are not racing it? They ,"dealers", aren't real straight their customers , Thus the nick name of 'Stealer' applies. They think they have you over a barrel because you drive a sweet ride . I would contact the Jaguar Co. and let them know of this issue with this 'stealer-ship' and see if there have been any other complaints filed. What is the name of the dealer BTW? I'd like to call them and see about getting my brakes done there and see if they answer the same. My '05 has more miles on it (43k) than your '03 and I have it serviced at the dealer as well. And have never been told it needs to be done in sets... Thats what they make brake lathes for for heavens sake...
If your brake light came on that's a whole new ball of wax there. I am assuming that you took it in to have a scheduled maintenance done and they said the brakes need work. BTW , did you have the electronic parking brake revamped as per the recall in '05?
If your brake light came on that's a whole new ball of wax there. I am assuming that you took it in to have a scheduled maintenance done and they said the brakes need work. BTW , did you have the electronic parking brake revamped as per the recall in '05?
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If your Jaguar has Brembo Brakes it is recommended that you change both at the same time due to the alignment of the pads with the caliper.If you don’t have them you will be fine with replacing just you pads.
Sounds like he's trying to get more money out of you. the only reasons you would need to replace your brake rotors/disks would be if they have worn below the recommended guidlines for your vehical which for that model as they are vented disks would be 28mm
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generally that is an indicator of a warped disc, odd on a car that new. if is is still under a 5 year bumper to bumper, and the mileage has not been exceeded, then a dealer will most likely give and install you some new discs. go ahead and pay for a new set of pads as well as they will not be covered under warranty, and the additional labor will be zero. I would definitely take this to a dealer in case there is some type of recall on a caliper or something, toyota brakes should be good much longer before a service. if you have a bazillion miles on it though you will be paying the whole bill.
Take it back to the dealer who fixed it.
Driving with the rear brakes locked may have warped the rotors. Blue color is from excessive heat. Sounds like a preportioning valve in the brake system is faulty.
The dealer didn't do his job very well. Find another dealer.
Your car has front disc brakes, the disc's are running out of true, as u apply the brake this causes the steering wheel to shake, the higher the speed the more u feel this, the solution is to have the front brake disc's machined true again on a brake lathe or if they are to thin replace them.
There isn't a requirement to replace a brake booster at any time unless:
1. The brake booster did go bad. ( Rare part to go bad, but not impossible)
2. There is a recall or defective part. ( in this case, the dealer shouldn't charge you)
Can't hurt to get a second opinion for another shop. Plus, they will not charge a crazy price like the dealer. There are experienced mechanics outside of the dealership.
YEs brakes can do this for sure! If its rotational or rhythmical it has to do with your wheel. Take off your driver side tire and inspect brake pads. At 65k miles you are most likely due for some new brake pads. DOnt take it to the dealer they will charge you a fortune.
The brake calipers don't seem to be relesing all the way you might have to replace them or try to get a brake bleeping service and see if that helps them out. Does it pull when you hit the brakes?
the dealership is Union Park Jaguar in Wilmington,De
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