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Rear brake pads

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:12 am
by Bootneck
Hi
As you will see from previous post I’m going to change rear pads on my 1997 xk8. Looking at the internet the pads vary considerably in price. Who do most owners use. Thanks

Re: Rear brake pads

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:36 am
by mike020150
You have a high performance motor car which needs brakes to match. Any of the major names will sell you suitable pads. Some will offer pads producing less brake dust or a sharper initial bite, a matter of personal choice. Given quality pads, the best brake upgrade any XK8 owner can do is to replace the standard rubber hydraulic hoses with braided versions (as Jaguar did on higher performance versions). The resultant pedal feel is much more inspiring. Mike.

Re: Rear brake pads

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 12:47 pm
by Bootneck
Thanks I’ll look at it
Cheers