Brake System - General Information: Specifications

CAUTION: Do not use brake fluid ITT Super Dot 4 on 2006my vehicles onwards. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: Brake fluid ITT Super Dot 4 has now been superseded by Shell ESL Super Dot 4 which is the Jaguar recommended brake fluid. Shell ESL Super Dot 4 can be used on all model years.

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealants and Adhesives

Unit	Specification
Brake fluid	ITT Super Dot 4
Brake fluid	Shell ESL Super Dot 4
Brembo Brake Grease	Molikote Cu 7439

NOTE: When a component reaches its maximum / minimum dimension limit the component must be replaced. Care must be taken when refinishing brake discs that the dimension limits are not exceeded.

Front Brake Dimensions

Component	Dimension - Vehicles without: Brembo Brakes	Dimension - Vehicles with: Brembo Brakes
Brake disc - diameter	305 mm	355 mm
Brake disc - thickness (new)	28 - 28.5 mm	32 mm
Brake disc - minimum thickness	26 mm	30 mm
Brake disc - minimum wall thickness	6.2 mm	6.7 mm
Installed brake disc - maximum run-out	0.1 mm	0.1 mm
Brake pad - minimum thickness	2 mm	2 mm
Caliper piston diameter	60 mm	40/44 equivalent 60 mm

NOTE: When a component reaches its maximum / minimum dimension limit the component must be replaced. Care must be taken when refinishing brake discs and drums that the dimension limits are not exceeded.

Rear Brake Dimensions

Component	Dimension - Vehicles without: Brembo Brakes	Dimension - Vehicles with: Brembo Brakes
Brake disc - diameter	305 mm	330 mm
Brake disc - thickness (new)	19.5 - 20 mm	28 mm
Brake disc - minimum thickness	18.5 mm	26 mm
Brake disc - minimum wall thickness	4.9 mm	6.7 mm
Installed brake disc - maximum run-out	0.15 mm	0.1mm
Caliper piston diameter	42 mm	28/30 equivalent 41 mm
Parking brake drum - maximum diameter	181 mm	181 mm
Brake pad - minimum thickness	2 mm	2 mm
Parking brake shoes - minimum thickness	2 mm	2 mm