Maintaining Jaguar S-Type R: Part Nineteen (Checking and replacing front brake discs and pads)

In this video I am checking the front discs and pads to help diagnose a high speed brake judder issue. I validate brake pad thickness, disc thickness, and run-out against the tolerance data provided in the Jaguar Workshop Manual. Subsequently I then replace the front discs and pads. The video is fully indexed for ease of access below. Rear brake upgrade video here:    • Silverstone Tested: Completing the S-Type ...   Parts: Tarox F2000 365mm front brake discs (rotors) for Jaguar S-Type R with Brembo brakes Tarox Strada brake pads for Jaguar S-Type R with Brembo brakes Miller Oils Red Rubber grease (high temperature) Tools used: Nielsen Brake Caliper Piston Compressor Pad Spreader Push Back Tool CT0078 Nielsen Disc Brake Pad Puller Remover Calliper For Seized Brake Pads CT2302 Metal car van brake pad thickness depth measuring gauge hand tool guide pre mot Neoteck Digital Dial Indicator Gauge and Magnetic Base Set Nielsen punch set Hammer 1/2 inch drive 18mm and 19mm sockets 1/2 inch drive breaker bar 1/2 inch drive rachet driver and extension bar Rocwood 3 tonne low profile jack Rocwood 6 tonne axle stands Clarkes torque wrench 1/2 drive Sealey 12V SV12 Series 3/8"Sq Drive Ratchet Wrench Kit - 2 Batteries CP1202KIT Sealey Spt01Hv Tool & Parts Organiser Hi-Vis Green Mechanics crawl mat Jack Pad Rubber Frame Rail Adapter Protector Pinch Weld Side 10x4.7cm 0.01mm Brake Disc Thickness Measuring Calipers 0-150mm Digital LCD Metal Scale Remover Tool Stud Rust Removal Tool Wheel Hub Cleaner Chapters / Index: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Maintaining Jaguar STR: Part 19 Brake checks and replacement 01:39 Tool inventory check 02:27 Workshop manual reference data 03:49 Checking the brake disc pads 05:06 Checking the disc thickness 05:39 Checking disc run-out 07:14 Adjusting brake fluid level 08:35 Reviewing the car elevation 09:30 Removing the pins and rattle clip 10:35 Extracting the brake pads 11:01 Undoing the calliper bolts 11:25 Inspecting the calliper pistons 12:33 Preparing the wheel hub 14:17 Compressing the calliper pistons 15:30 Applying high temperature grease 16:07 Comparing new and old discs 16:41 Tarox Strada brake pads 17:00 Fitting the new Tarox disc 18:28 Re-fitting the brake calliper 19:47 Fitting new Tarox brake pads 20:53 Re-checking the run-out 21:32 Checking the other side for run-out 22:19 Checking the brake fluid level 23:15 Verifying piston action and pad clearance 23:56 Final brake fluid check (pre test drive) 24:55 Close ** WARNING - this video is provided for guidance only. Only a competent person with suitable training or experience should undertake such work. No liability is accepted under any circumstance. If unsure - do not perform. **