I recently brought my 91 xjs to be diagnosed and was told that I needed to replace my rear brakes as well as my rear brake rotors - and was quoted an astronomical price of close to $2700 - after calling around to several shops - I realize to replace the rear rotors is a lengthy, time consuming job, however I was hoping some others out there might know how long it takes and give me an idea of what it really should cost.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/20/2018 - 16:45

1-20-2018 Need quote on rear caliber replace for Jaguar at the same time brake pad replace on both wheels rear. Thank you! Please send quote to owner email address. 11-2-2016 Engine and transmission replace same England parts send owner quote of cost of repairs. Happy New Year 2018.

Submitted by ddwtobias@yahoo.com on Fri, 08/05/2005 - 11:42

The rear brake replacement (rotors & pads) is 7.5 hours. This is the flat rate manual quote, both dealer & private repair shop. Dealers hourly rate average $75.00/hr & private repair shop $60.00/hr (western NY area where I am from). Also the entire rear end does not have to be removed when replacing the rotors & pads. If you purchase the Jag factory manual, the procedure will be explained in detail. If your rotors are in fair condition with only minor scoring & would suggest replacing just the pads. They come out like taking a book off the shelf. Good luck.

Submitted by dougdwyer@adel… on Thu, 06/09/2005 - 20:01

Find out *exactly* what is included in that quote. It sounds a bit high to me.

I've done this a few times myself---on my back---- and reckon it took about 20 hours working at a medium pace.

Just tossing out some rough numbers here: On a hoist, with air tools, I'm guessing 12 hours labor to replace calipers, rotors, and brake pads. At $75/hour there's $900 in labor. Throw in a couple rotors ($100 each ?) and rebuilt calipers ($150 each ?) and some misc small parts ($100 ?) that brings us to $1500. Even if we add another 30% it only brings us to $2000.

But if they are including lots of extras (such as some of the items Steve mentioned) that would be a different story, of course.

Doug Dwyer
Longview Washington USA
1987 XJ6 Ser III
1988 XJS V12 Coupe

Submitted by NE52-32043 on Thu, 06/09/2005 - 14:34

Rear brake rotors on an XJS or even an E-type is an expensive proposition. Why? You must remove the entire rear end from the car to get the rotors out because they are inboard next to the differential, not outboard at the wheels. (Lay down, look under the car, and see where they are located). Once the rear end is removed, it must them be disassembled in order to get to the rotors. Once the rotors are replaced, the whole thing needs to be put back together, but while you are at it, you should renew certain components anyway that would otherwise require removal of the rear end, such as the universal joints, radius arm bushings, rear shocks, etc. Also, the seals on the sides of the differential on the output shafts are known to deteriorate from the heat generated by the brakes. Now is a good time to renew them.

No, it is not a cheap job. Fortunately, it should be another 15 years before it needs to be done again.

Steve Weinstein, JTC-NJ
'70 XKE FHC; '69 XKE OTS
former '89 XJS owner