Jaguar XKRS Update - New Brakes and tyres

Happy new year for 2021. Due to not being able to get out for drives and meets, I decided to spend some time doing some jobs which I'd not got round too.
Not a detailed guide or perfectly edited video but I swap out the factory Pirelli PZero's for some fresh Mitchellin Pilot sport 4 S's.
New rear 276mm Pagid discs and Mintex Pads.
For the XKR-S and later XKR's, the front brake rotors are 380mm with dual 42mm pistons as part of a floating calliper.
I change the rears, which are 376 single 45mm piston floating calliper which require a caliper wind back tool.
Discs sourced from: www.carparts4l...
The pads are different for the XKR-S, part no. C2P25493 found at www.britishpar...
The caliper piston is taken of with 2x 7mm allen bolts.
New wheel nuts and missing dust caps replaced.
Thank you for the subscribers and support to date. Much more to come dependant on what can be done!
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[@tedgeldberg6498]

Nice review. I've had my XKR for over 7 years and 180,000 miles. It is far and away the best automobile of over 30 I've owned in 50+ years of driving. It still looks and drives like new, has been to the track dozens of times, and has been so reliable. It was so good and enjoyable that I essentially stopped driving my Pantera until I could make it a more enjoyable, comfortable, reliable experience. Jaguar did a great job on these cars and their bargain basement prices right now should make them very, very attractive to buyers looking for a quality, luxury, GT that can bring it when you step on the happy pedal. Enjoy!

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Wow! Thanks Ted. Love comments like this. Great to hear your experience over your ownership time. Superb cars with brilliant GT characteristics. I hope better driving weather comes to the UK so I can get her out more!

[@cottonbrad]

What year is yours Ted?

[@tedgeldberg6498]

Mine is a 2010, the first year the 5.0L was offered in the USA. Still a joy to look at and drive.

[@judemurphy3356]

Nice job mate a big fan of the xkrs here especially in the French blue

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thank you Jude. A slightly different video to normal but hopefully useful/ entertaining.

[@TSH2020]

Starting with the coffee shows you really do have taste!👌

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

All great things start with coffee!

[@Vinttro]

Great video Andrew, love the Jag and that colour 👌🏼

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thank you Vintro team. Good to see you are still uploading videos during these crazey times. Let's hope the car meets come round soon!

[@stevewalker4331]

Why not mention the cost of the disc’s and pads replacement. Just change mine in a main dealership. So would have been interesting to compare costs.

[@johncrocker1019]

Good info. I have a 2011 XKR 68000 miles. love it. Good idea to brush the wheel arch liner. I do however have a slight squeak, off side rear when i first apply the brake, then it goes. A bit annoying but it is what it is!

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thanks John. Glad you are enjoying the R. My brakes can be loud at first application. Not always a sign or symptom of something wrong. Presume they arnt scorned? Bring on the sunny driving weather!

[@Fulloctanegarage]

Had to jump my GT the other day... had the dealer install a charger with a 110v plug... very handy. I just plug it in!

[@Fulloctanegarage]

Shared you video and channel to some of my FB buddies... great content!

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

😎Thank you, my friend across the pond. I really do appreciate the support. Trying to film as much as possible 👍

[@getawayhs2856]

I keep hearing the 4Ss are the ones to go for, and what I'll be having when I get to the cloth. You didn't get that orange vintage Draper socket set on eBay did you? My wife sold my Dad's old one a while back 😄

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Tyres are always key to the driving experience, which alot of people don't concider. Hehe Not this one - The Socket set has been in the family for decades! Let us know how you get on with the 4 S's. Not too sure what getting to the cloth means!

[@jamiedodger7743]

Hi there how much were the pads and how much were the disc’s great video I paid over £400 for rear pads from Jaguar apparently their special ones not the same as the standard XKR could you offer any information on this cheers

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Hi Jamie. I've just put a link to the pads and discs in the description for you. Mine comes in cheaper than that, but with Jaguar doing it for you, you know it will have been done right and the jaguar paper work to go in the file. Pads were extra cheap but I opted for parts I knew were correct rather than trying to save money. Always nice to work on your own car and tinker with a few bits. The pads are indeed different, as they have the spring clip like I show in the video. Mintex offer a cheaper alternative to ATE.

[@jamiedodger7743]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 excellent thanks

[@olliesmith6744]

Lovely job I'll bring the Ford Transit Custom round oh after we are let out to the world again 🤣

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thanks Ollie. Perhaps we can spray Transit pink? Hope you are well.

[@viranjith]

Get the ROK coffee grinder, you will love it! Cool video.

[@bm7760]

Did you have to reset the electronic handbrake at all? I gather there's something you need to do to tell the car there's fresh pads???

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Nope. As long as you release the calipers with the red chord and place it into the service mode, it will adjust automatically, as it would do as the pads wear down over the life of the pads. Hope that helps 👍

[@kicknhard32]

I have the same exact car, xkrs in blue. Good video :)

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thanks alot! What a machine they are. Are you based in the UK or America?

[@kicknhard32]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 I'm in Canada, I imported it from the USA in 2013 because it was super rare here in Canada.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

@@kicknhard32 That's awesome to hear! Love it! I only have a handful of viewers in Canada, so that's nice to hear! We have great weather hear in the UK at the moment, so I hope you get some too, to enjoy the car! 👍🏼

[@philboyce1582]

Nice video and the car looks cracking 👍 .. where did you place the axle stands ? it’s hard to see from the filming angles.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

👍🏼Thanks for your comment Phil. I have markers on my side skirts to guide me to the correct location on the chassis as shown in the handbook 😎

[@parmsingh4739]

Hi Andrew, love the look of your car. I'm thinking of buying one too but wondering is it a good investment as well as good fun. Did you buy one with the hopes these will appreciate in value over time or just for fun?

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Yes these are certainly going up slowly Parm. The standard XKR have gone up alot, certainly by the online price calculators. I mainly bought mine for fun, with the idea that it may creep up in value. I'd secure a lower mileage blue if you can, as these demand a premium.

[@Fulloctanegarage]

Isn’t nuts that the R-S doesn’t come with slotted and drilled rotors? When I run the Tail of the Dragon they definitely heat up.

[@cottonbrad]

Great video! but, oh those poor beans! LOL Nothing like a truly high speed grind to burn them! Two words, "hand grind", won't heat up the beans that way and allows more of the true flavour of the roast to come through. On another note, how are those pads for dust?

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

👍I take your point Brad! I always use just under boiling water to avoid similar issues, so I'll bear your comment in mind. The pads have been good. Minimal dust if atall and pleased with the braking feel, although most effort will come from the fronts. New videos coming soon ✌

[@cottonbrad]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 I found an antique style ceramic hand grinder after seeing one in Blackhawk Down (of all the places to see one), and verifying the truth of the burning issue. Apparently the built in grinders don't have this issue as they don’t spin fast enough. Ahhhh...coffee... best liquid next to petrol!

[@Howcroft07]

Hi mate did you get them from euro ? Did the clips come with the mintex pads ? Thanks

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Hello Jak! Nope- The discs are in the description. Best price I could find the Pagids. The spring clip on the back of the pad which slides onto the piston comes with the pads, if that's what you mean? These are different to the XKR pads and are also in the description. Hope this helps. Happy braking!

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 carparts4less ARE eurocar parts!!! just cheaper

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

@@SNORKYMEDIA Correct! A good site to know!

[@Rodrigo.Aragon]

Considering buying one here in Guatemala 🇬🇹. Hows the car reliability? Where I can find spare parts online (brakes, timing belt, water pump, etc? Do you think the car is to low (ground clearance)? I want to move from a Megane RS to this Jag but I wanted to know a little bit more about the maintainance costs.

[@JamesH55]

Good video mate Any car tests in the pipe line ? You can do one on mine when I get it back if you want

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Welcome back to the channel James! Not anything as yet due to covid restrictions. Difficult to convince people to let me loose in their pride and joy. What is it that you drive? Hoping to carry on putting content out this year!

[@JamesH55]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 Hi I’ve got a clk 55 amg Future classic

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

@@JamesH55 A future classic but a very nice car today. Kind of you to offer it up for review James - I'd only drive it if its dry enough for me to enjoy the noise!

[@JamesH55]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 Of coarse spring/summer it is I will get your number off of Alex Aw smart repairs It will have new tyres as it has winters on at the moment I might get pilot 4s Thanks Andrew keep up the good work

[@tlmessage9196]

Curious to know how the ps4s perform once it heats up. Even in the summer, I find my pzero's lacking on the xkr-s.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

I found them adequate up until this point, and now want a step up. I'll report back as soon as possible.

[@tlmessage9196]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 I've been consider Sport Cup 2s

[@bEEBO178]

Don't use copper grease as it just speeds up galvanic corrosion between the alloy and steel and totally the wrong grease to use. Use ceramic brake grease. Using copper grease is a myth that came from the 80s. No decent mechanic uses it.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

👍Thanks Beebo. My research shows the blood of helpful commentors has the lowest friction rating of any lubricant available, so I'll endeavour to use that next time 😝