Replacing Jaguar XJ brakes and copper washer prep BLU 15

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3 жыл бұрын

John from To the Garage replaces the brakes on his 2008 Jaguar XJ6. Fitting new discs pads and callipers. Amongst the tips and tricks shared is how to properly prepare your copper crush washers to ensure good sealing.

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@garyvanremortel5218 3 жыл бұрын

The copper washer annealing method is an old aircraft A&P trick we use for our spark plug washers. You had so much fun annealing them that you put the sequence in twice. It was Deja Vu all over again.

@philiproff4437 3 жыл бұрын

I AM WATCHING ALL YOU VIDEO"s AS HAVE SAME CAR WITH SIMILAR FAULTS

@ToTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I think its a common list Phillip except maybe my leaking metal hose that goes to the auxiliary heater

@duncanwoolgar3104 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time and trouble to produce this and sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated.

@ToTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Duncan. Thanks for watching and commenting

@ginateresepettersen8395 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks!

@ToTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Gina👍

@peterrenn6341 Жыл бұрын

I knew about annealing but I didn't know copper age-hardens on its own. I'll be doing this with my hoard of copper washers from now on. Good one.

@ToTheGarage Жыл бұрын

Happy to help Peter👍

@warishussain82 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a friend like you!!!! Give me a hand/tips for my 2006 sovereign 4.2 v8, an absolute pleasure to drive, but my air compressor is going ☹. Love watching you work on blue!!!!!!

@ToTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

You have got a friend like me Waris!😁 Thanks for the kind words👍

@warishussain82 3 жыл бұрын

@@ToTheGarage thanks bro!!!!, your videos really inspire alot of people!!!!, stay safe and well.

@larrysimon1 3 жыл бұрын

Major MISTAKE: You did not remove the rust from the drive flange when you fitted your new disc ....................Thats a sure fire way to have Brake Squeal and Judder. Also Eicher BD's are garbage ....................should have fitted Brembo's or Mintex

@UdoIBress 3 жыл бұрын

these were good pointers again. I am now waiting for my discs and pads for my xk8. From adamesh. I hope that there are no problems with the transport to the EU. thx john for any good tips.

@ToTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Did your brake parts arrive safely Udo?

@UdoIBress 3 жыл бұрын

@@ToTheGarage Hi John...unfortunately I'm still waiting for the brake discs and pads. maybe they'll come in the next week. I will then send photos. all the best for you and your family. Greetings Udo

@ianm8429 3 жыл бұрын

I was told never lubricate wheel bolts/nuts, fools the torque wrench, thus they are overtightened. A good clean with wire brush is enough. My 2 penneth for what its worth.

@ToTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good point Ian. I will have to have a think about that one🤔

@toucan221 3 жыл бұрын

in one sense that's true if it slips, but there's no slip then I cannot see it making any difference, just my thoughts

@toucan221 3 жыл бұрын

where as putting copper grease on your threads has has to be a good thing.

@peterrenn6341 Жыл бұрын

@@toucan221 Yup. Copper grease is not a lubricant it's an anti-seize.

@richardsutton01 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John .... just catching up with your videos. This one is very informative as usual but I would suggest that you might be overtightening the front brake line banjo connection to the calliper. I believe that the recommended torque for the front banjos is around 15Nm but I would bet that yours are at 2 or 3 times that level. The threads have clearly survived but I would suggest a careful inspection if you have to remove the banjo bolts again. All the best. Richard.

@ToTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks richard. Good advice. I will get a good small torque wrench once the autojumbles restart👍

@peterrenn6341 Жыл бұрын

Banjo bolts snap very easily if over-torqued - especially super-expensive BMW ones. Ask me how I know ;-(

@FS-wl6uo 25 күн бұрын

On the X350 workshop manual, the manufacturer instructs to tighten to 35 NM - that considering you are using genuine banjo bolt. I've snapped an aftermarket bolt with probably not even half of that.

@schonique Жыл бұрын

A little close to that WD-40…Boom! 😂

@ToTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Re the comment at the end of my video. One of our subscribers needs some tips from someone who has a functional OE XK8 phone that rings. Anyone help?

@grahamwalker6395 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Startac Motorola phone in my XJ8, which phone does he have?

@ToTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Graham. I have just this moment emailed the gent in question and asked him to reply to your comment His name is Kevin Still. I won't hand out his email address as its not my place to do so, but I imagine he will let us know what his phone is very soon. Thanks for responding. FYI here is an extract from a recent email I have an issue with the in car phone. I decided to use it as an a emergency back up and put a cheap PAYG SIM card in it and it worked!.... partially. I can make and receive calls directly from the handset but on incoming calls neither the handset (when off cradle) or the car sound system (when on cradle) will ring... I’ve removed all sounder off options on the phone menu. Is there a phone guru out there that can assist? Am I missing something? Kind Regards, Kevin Still