How to service a brake caliper. The brake saga episode 4. Jaguar Xk8 brake upgrade

[@alanbrowne9875]

Once again you come to the rescue John. I’ve used the information on this video to rebuild a sticking rear caliper on my XJ. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put in to help others.

[@ToTheGarage]

Not a problem Alan. I enjoy it (mostly😁)

[@bruceboucher2134]

John, Great constructive and informative video, in real time Bruce

[@bobhannah5026]

Fantastic John, it’s great to see you getting right into the guts of things.👍👍

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Bob. Im happiest when im covered in grease and smelling of paint and petrol👍

[@t.alanblain6313]

Another excellent video John. Thank you. Now, this is not a criticism, and I am sure that everybody who is going to work on the brakes of their XK8 will already know this, but it might be worth while for the 1 in a 1000 person, who does not know that only brake fluid shall be used to lubricate the rubbers. Engine oil and other types of hydrocarbon greases are a really bad idea.

[@ToTheGarage]

Thank you Alan. You are absolutely right. I really should have said that at the start of the video. I incorrectly took that bit for granted. But if you don't know, then you don't know!. I will Put a line in the first couple of sentences of the description straight away. Thanks again Alan👍👍👍👍

[@garyvanremortel5218]

The only safe lubricant for any given elastomeric seal, gaiter or O-ring is either the fluid they are intended to seal against or Krytox RFE.

[@jacobstein7179]

John, I replaced stock pads and rotors with the same EBC kit you got. They look great but I haven’t noticed a huge difference besides less brake dust. They do look good though. Let me know how it goes for you. Eventually I want to get my brake calipers painted to get a factory-quality finish.

[@ToTheGarage]

I will let you know how mine feel very soon Jacob

[@harryscott1445]

Hi John' Mr Blain is not wrong....

[@ToTheGarage]

Corrected that omission in my description now Harry. Thanks👍