XJ-S Convertible (XJ27) V12-6.0L (1994)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front
Remove/Install
Removal
1. Remove one road wheel nut and mark the stud to wheel relationship. Remove the remaining nuts, and remove the road wheel.
2. Remove the spring clips (1) securing the brake pad retaining pins (2); withdraw the retaining pins. Recover the anti-rattle springs (3) and withdraw
the brake pads (4).
3. Loosen the caliper feed pipe union (1) at the support bracket and disconnect the feed pipe from the caliper. Plug the pipe to prevent the loss of
fluid and ingress of dirt.
4. Break the lock wire (2) and remove the two bolts and spring washers (3) securing the brake caliper and the stub axle carrier.
NOTE: Make a careful record of the shim(s) fitted between the steering arm and the brake caliper.
5. Remove the caliper.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the caliper to the stub axle carrier; ensure that the correct value of shim(s) are fitted between the brake caliper and the steering arm. Tighten
the bolts to 68 to 81 Nm (50.3 to 59.9 ft lb).