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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front, Replace -> Rear, Replace -> XJ6 & XJ12 -> XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR -> XJS
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS

Front, Replace

XJS
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove clips (1) securing retaining pins (2), Fig. .
  • Remove pins and anti-rattle springs (3), then the pads (4).
  • Compress pistons into caliper bores using piston compression tool No. 64932392, or equivalent, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect brake pad wear sensor connector.
  • Remove lower guide pin bolt.
  • Pivot caliper upward and remove brake pads.
  • Compress piston and reverse procedure to install.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Inspection -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS

Inspection

The following tests on the vacuum system should only be performed if the hydraulic system is in satisfactory condition.

  • Raise and support front of vehicle. Ensure one wheel will rotate freely.
  • Start engine and allow vacuum to accumulate.
  • Apply brake pedal several times. Ensure wheel is free to rotate immediately after pedal is released.
  • If brakes bind, booster is faulty.
  • With engine running, apply brake pedal several times and check operation of pedal.
  • If response is sluggish, check condition of vacuum hoses and booster unit air filter.
  • Allow vacuum to build up, then...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Front -> Front, Replace -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Rear, Replace -> XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR -> XJS
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS

Front, Replace

XJS
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove brake pads as previously described, then disconnect and plug brake line (1), Fig. .
  • Remove lock wire (2), mounting bolts (3), spring washers and stub axle carrier.
  • Record number of shims between steering arm and brake caliper, then remove caliper (4).
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Ensure correct number of shims are installed between caliper and steering arm.
    • Tighten to mounting bolts specifications and bleed brake system.
XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS

The hydraulic brake system consists of the following main components: Pedal box, servo unit, tandem master cylinder, remote fluid reservoir, four disc brake assemblies and two parking brake calipers.

The above components provide the vehicle with a dual braking system in which front and rear caliper assemblies are totally independent of each other. In the event of a brake line failure or partial loss of fluid, one pair of brake calipers will remain operative.

When the brake pedal is depressed, the servo unit, which is attached to the master cylinder, transfers increased pedal pressure ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS

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