2001 Jaguar XK8 - Brake Fluid Change - End-to-End, Step-by-Step

In this video I document in full detail the process of bleeding the brakes of the XK8. I cover the following aspects:
Preparation/Planning and Mitigation steps
Tooling needed to complete the job
Four (4) different methods which can be followed
The bleeding process itself - from start to finish
Torque settings for the Bleed Nipples
Most importantly - the order in which the calipers must be bled

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Make sure you install Peter Hobman's urethane donuts in your existing upper shock mounts. Watch John Dee's recent three videos covering this mod if unclear.

[@2001JaguarXK8]

Hi Gary! I have bought the URO mounts already, and when I saw John's video I quickly realized that I need a better approach :) I'll capture it all in the video once I start the process.

[@garyvanremortel5218]

@@2001JaguarXK8 I'm quite happy with Peter Hobman's donuts in my previously bought URO mount shells/pressings. This is the way to go.

[@JCP1152P]

@@garyvanremortel5218 I have just replaced my 2005 XK8 front shock mounts with Peter Hobman's and am very pleased with the results. Front end back to original height and great ride.

[@johnredders4473]

Can't be 2008 XK8.

[@2001JaguarXK8]

Hi John, yes indeed - this is a 2001 XK8. Having said this, the process, tooling etc. will be 99% identical for a 2008. The only thing you would want to double-check is the order in which the wheels have to be bled on a 2008 (X150) model. As I did in this video, referring to the factory service manual is the safest way to go (compared to researching online).

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Motul RBF600 is a better fluid.

[@2001JaguarXK8]

Thanks Gary, I just checked the Motul website and I see that they have a RBF 700 now. I'll probably change to that fluid next season. The process is simple enough and the fluid cost is not outrageous.