Brembo disc and pad replacement

[paul999]

I have a 2005 xkr 4.2s with the brembo brakes.(red calipers).The front discs have covered 44 000 miles and need replacing.Does anyone know of a cheaper disc and pad set up as the Brembo parts are extortionate.I need to know that they will be reliable and safe.I am not a heavy footed driver but still appreciate good stopping power.Thanks Paul

[J44EAG]

Always worth talking to Geoff Adams at Adamesh.

http://www.adamesh.co.uk/ebc-performanc ... -754-p.asp

Mike

[macbut999]

There are plenty places to get replacement discs and pads expect to pay about £250 for both

http://www.jaguarpartsdb.com/index.cfm? ... 1&areaid=1

http://www.justjagsuk.com/products/0/Al ... model=X100

http://www.britishparts.co.uk/.sc/ms/ca ... --Brakes/2

http://www.kentjaguar.co.uk/

[mike020150]

I've looked closely at several replacement Brembo discs and noticed that they all appear to be the same casting as the originals. Bearing in mind the relatively small numbers of discs any single manufacturer could expect to sell, it would not be surprising if they were all to be made in the same factory! However, there's no guarantee the discs are made from identical material. I can say that I have used replacements from David Manners on my car and found them as good as the originals. Mike.

[paul999]

Hi guys,thank you for your comments and recommendations.I now feel more confident on purchasing the correct replacement front discs and pads for my cherished car.I am taking her for an MOT tomorrow and will arrange to have new discs and pads fitted shortly.Happy motoring Paul.