What kind of disc brakes does a Jaguar XKE have?
All three series of XKE’s had power assisted disc brakes all around. The early 3.8 litre Series I models had a vacuum assisted system with a Dunlop bellows servo unit with a Girling master cylinder. By the time the 4.2 litre Series II cars were being produced this system had been replaced with a vacuum assisted Lockheed dual-line servo system.
How to remove the master cylinder from a Jaguar XKE?
View of Jaguar XKE brake servo and slave cylinder once master cylinder is removed. I first drained the water down on the car so that I could pull off the heater hoses and remove the heater box. This is very easy as the box is attached to the firewall by four bolts that came off with no problems.
Can a brake rotor be a brake drag?
To correct this, replacement of the rotors and pads will be necessary. This situation could come across as a brake drag but is a drag due to wheel bearings being seized due to a lack of grease or over tightening during installation. The easiest way to diagnose this is to remove the caliper from the rotor and turn the rotor.
Where is the vacuum line on a Jaguar XKE?
The vacuum line that powers the servo comes off the intake manifold and runs via rubber hoses and a metal pipe behind the firewall. On the left-hand side of the car there is a large vacuum tank with a check valve that provides some vacuum assistance if one has to brake after the engine stalls.
What causes drag when you release the brake?
Brake Drag. Brake drag is caused by the brake pads or shoes not releasing completely when the brake pedal is released. If it involves only one of the front brake units, the vehicle will pull to the side with the dragging unit.
To correct this, replacement of the rotors and pads will be necessary. This situation could come across as a brake drag but is a drag due to wheel bearings being seized due to a lack of grease or over tightening during installation. The easiest way to diagnose this is to remove the caliper from the rotor and turn the rotor.
Can a caliper not release cause brake drag?
Just like with the master cylinder not releasing causing the brake drag, a caliper not releasing and staying applied can do the same thing. If only one position is dragging, this could be the case.
What can I do to stop brake drag?
Lubricate slide pins on disc brakes to prevent brake drag and binding. Lubricate the pads where the brake shoes ride on the backing plate of drum brakes. This will help prevent a possible squeaky noise as the shoes move across the plate.