DisclaimerJaguar XF (X250) V8-5.0L SC Technical Service Bulletin # JTB00262 Date: 120727

DisclaimerJaguar XF (X250) V8-5.0L SC Technical Service Bulletin # JTB00262 Date: 120727

Brakes - Front 326mm Disc Brake Squeal

JTBOO262NAS1

27 JULY 2012

SECTION: 206-03

Squeal from Front Brakes - 326mm Brake Discs Only

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation: On vehicles fitted with standard brakes (326mm /1 2.8in front brake discs) only, a squeal noise from the front brakes may be evident at

low speed and when completing a stop.

Cause: This may be caused by a brake caliper anchor and housing vibration.

Action: In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined to install a front brake caliper spring shim kit to

each front brake caliper.

PARTS:

C2C41679 Shim kit Qty: 2

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools

WARRANTY:

NOTE:

Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only.

Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply

REPAIR PROCEDURE

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INSTALL FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SHIM KIT

1. A WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Refer to Workshop Manual section 204-04 and remove the right front wheel.

2. Note the two contact areas between the front brake caliper spring and the front brake caliper anchor bracket.

3. WARNING: Take care when removing the spring.

CAUTION: Removal of the clips is a delicate procedure; damage will occur if any force is used.

NOTE: Note the installed position of the component prior to removal.

NOTE: Left-hand shown; right-hand similar.

Using a suitable tool, carefully remove the front brake caliper spring.

Release the two clips.

4. CAUTION: Make sure that the contact areas between the front brake caliper spring and the front brake caliper anchor bracket are clean and free

from debris.

Install the shims to the front brake caliper anchor bracket.

a) Clean the contact area.

b) Remove the backing tape.

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c) Apply suitable pressure to the shim until adhesion is achieved.

d) Repeat the above steps a-c for the other shim.

5. CAUTION: Make sure that the contact areas between the front brake caliper spring and the front brake caliper are clean and free from debris.

Install the front brake caliper spring. Clean the contact areas.

6. CAUTION: Make sure that the contact areas between the front brake caliper spring and the front brake caliper anchor bracket are clean and free

from debris.

Install the shim to the front brake caliper spring.

a) Using a suitable tool, reposition the center of the front brake caliper spring approximately 1 mm away from the front brake caliper.

b) Carefully insert the shim in between the front brake caliper spring and the front brake caliper.

c) Align the shim with the outline of the front brake caliper spring.

d) Reposition the front brake caliper spring to the installed position.

7. Refer to Workshop Manual section 204-04 and install the right front wheel and tire.