XK-8 Coupe (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1998)
Special Service tools
Brake Pedal Hold Tool
Removal
WARNING: BRAKE DUST, IF INHALED CAN DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH. ALWAYS REMOVE BRAKE DUST USING A VACUUM
BRUSH. DO NOT USE A COMPRESSED-AIR LINE TO DISPERSE BRAKE DUST INTO THE ATMOSPHERE.
CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict
the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.
CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
CAUTION: The Brembo caliper is aligned to the brake disc when it is first installed to the vehicle, therefore, care must be taken not to disturb this
alignment. When removing the caliper; remove the bolts that secure the anchor bracket to the vertical link only. DO NOT loosen any other caliper
bolts.
1. Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
2. Raise vehicle on a four-post lift.
3. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
4. Remove front wheels.
NOTE: The following three pictorial procedures must be carried-out to minimize brake fluid loss when disconnecting the brake hose.
5. Open Left-Hand-Front and Left-Hand-Rear caliper bleed nipples.
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Connect a bleed tube and container to the calipers.
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Open bleed nipples.