XJ (X350) V8-4.2L (2005)
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12. NOTE: The inner brake pad must have at least 7 mm of friction material. If there is less then 7 mm a new pad must be used.
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Remove the outer brake pad.
13. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Attach the brake caliper with a protective cloth placed between the caliper fingers and the disc.
14. Slowly apply the brake pedal until the piston is extended to the brake disc.
15. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Detach the brake caliper.
16. Bleed the caliper.
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Make sure the bleed tube is firmly attached to the bleed nipple.
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Submerge the end of the bleed tube in a bleed jar containing a small quantity of approved brake fluid.
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Position the bleed jar base at least 300 mm (12 in) above the bleed nipple to maintain fluid pressure and prevent air leaking past the bleed
nipple threads.
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Position the brake caliper with the piston facing down and the bleed nipple at the top.
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Open the bleed nipple half a turn.
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Using a suitable tool, fully retract the caliper piston.
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Close the bleed nipple.
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Repeat the above procedure twice.
