Jag Big Brake Install

[rgorke]

Finally got my front Jag big brakes installed. One hitch was that I am using the existing stock hydraulic lines. I had to file the caliper and grind one side of the line to get them to fit. Other than that, they for great. I really scratched up the paint on my pssenger side getting the clip installed.
After bleeding and doing the break in procedure, I really noticed a marked improvement in stopping power....they look pretty good too!!!

 

[04_Sport_LS]

Power Stop stainless braided lines for the Jag might be a better option... and further improvement. The front lines for an LS will work... but are a little shorter. However... with careful routing... it is a non issue.

I see you went with actual Jag calipers. The stock LS calipers work too... with just a bracket change to the Jag version.

 

[rgorke]

Power Stop stainless braided lines for the Jag might be a better option... and further improvement. The front lines for an LS will work... but are a little shorter. However... with careful routing... it is a non issue.

I see you went with actual Jag calipers. The stock LS calipers work too... with just a bracket change to the Jag version.

Thanks! Yeah, I had to reroute the Brake line around the shock. Also need to do some paint touch ups...and get a set of rears.

 

[04_Sport_LS]

I must be getting tired. When I first read your title... I thought it said "Jake Brake Install". I'm thinking "WTF!!!" ... LOL.

 

[FDR]

I see you went with actual Jag calipers. The stock LS calipers work too... with just a bracket change to the Jag version.

Yes, these are the 355mm rotors from the R, requiring the R calipers and brackets. The S-type Sport used the same caliper on a taller bracket for the 320mm rotor. The LS/base S-type has 300mm on the front

The R also had a 320mm rear rotor, whereas all others had the 288.

And last piece, the 03-05 R and the 06+ R had the same rotor diameters, but very different calipers. We need the 06+ non-Brembos

 

[04_Sport_LS]

The S-type Sport used the same caliper on a taller bracket for the 320mm rotor. The LS/base S-type has 300mm on the front

Yup... I have had the 320's on mine for over a year and half now... along with the Power Stop braided lines.

 

[craigh]

Probably a stupid question but would these brakes be to big for the stock 16" wheels?

 

[RodLS]

Probably a stupid question but would these brakes be to big for the stock 16" wheels?

Definitely, 17" wheels won't fit either.

 

[craigh]

thanks

 

[FDR]

Jag StR 18s barely fit and some aftermarket 18s won't clear either due to ribs/fins/steps inside the barrel

The 320mm rears fit in stock 17s though