Another great video! An additional source of rear brake noise is improper installation of the plate (with two prongs) that goes into holes in the parking brake assembly. I took the rear brake calipers off to replace the rotors, and in my hurry to reinstall tightened down the plate without those two prongs properly being in the holes. If those get bent it takes forever to bend them back to the right position. By the way, taking the parking brake assembly out isn't too bad if you lay underneath the trunk area and reach up to pull the assembly down and toward the rear of the car.
You’re a life saver! I’m getting my series 2 Daimler Double six back on the road this summer. These videos are great. I’ve already done a few jobs based on these. Should be ready for August. Wish me luck!
Nice video, Adam. My 1985 Vanden Plas rear brakes needs rotors. The car only has 46K miles, but the previous owner lives up in Cripple Creek Colorado--about 12k feet above sea level with extremely steep hills--makes San Francisco look tame. Anyway, looks as though I have to take the entire rear end apart to replace the rear rotors as well as the passenger side caliper, brake pads, parking brake pads, etc. Would you have any advice or perhaps sympathy? Again, Adam, thank you for another fine video. Chris/Colorado/USA
Very useful video. I drove an S3 and one thing I remember is that you have to push hard the brake pedal to work, harder than you expected compared to a modern car. The owner said that this is a normal thing. Is it the same on your S2 ? It is not a big deal because you get used to it after a few minutes but you slam the brake first couple of times you drive the daily car. Do you know of any replaceable part or conversion kit that makes the brake easier? Thank you.
There should be no real difference in foot pressure on the brake peddle between an S3 and a modern car. This sounds as though you have at least one sized piston in a calliper. I have just dropped my rear sub frame on my V12 and found that both rear calliper's were sized solid and will have to be scrapped as will the discs. If I were you, I would get the braking system thoroughly checked out.
The brakes on these cars are great even compared to modern cars. They are not an overly soft pedal but should have a good solid feel and then powerful servo. People who race have updated calipers to Wilwood but original ones are more than enough for regular use.
I drive an S2 and dont think there is an awful lot of difference with the brakes compared to a modern car. In fact I think the brakes are more smooth on my XJ6 compared to my XJS which is younger.
Another great video! An additional source of rear brake noise is improper installation of the plate (with two prongs) that goes into holes in the parking brake assembly. I took the rear brake calipers off to replace the rotors, and in my hurry to reinstall tightened down the plate without those two prongs properly being in the holes. If those get bent it takes forever to bend them back to the right position. By the way, taking the parking brake assembly out isn't too bad if you lay underneath the trunk area and reach up to pull the assembly down and toward the rear of the car.
You’re a life saver! I’m getting my series 2 Daimler Double six back on the road this summer. These videos are great. I’ve already done a few jobs based on these. Should be ready for August. Wish me luck!
Awesome as usual. Thanks, Adam.
Thanks again Adam! Great video as always.
Champfer the edges of the pads that will cure your squeek.
( take the square edges off ).
Nice video, Adam. My 1985 Vanden Plas rear brakes needs rotors. The car only has 46K miles, but the previous owner lives up in Cripple Creek Colorado--about 12k feet above sea level with extremely steep hills--makes San Francisco look tame. Anyway, looks as though I have to take the entire rear end apart to replace the rear rotors as well as the passenger side caliper, brake pads, parking brake pads, etc. Would you have any advice or perhaps sympathy? Again, Adam, thank you for another fine video. Chris/Colorado/USA
Very useful video. I drove an S3 and one thing I remember is that you have to push hard the brake pedal to work, harder than you expected compared to a modern car. The owner said that this is a normal thing. Is it the same on your S2 ? It is not a big deal because you get used to it after a few minutes but you slam the brake first couple of times you drive the daily car. Do you know of any replaceable part or conversion kit that makes the brake easier? Thank you.
Pretty sure that’s normal. They should be firm but work well.
There should be no real difference in foot pressure on the brake peddle between an S3 and a modern car. This sounds as though you have at least one sized piston in a calliper. I have just dropped my rear sub frame on my V12 and found that both rear calliper's were sized solid and will have to be scrapped as will the discs. If I were you, I would get the braking system thoroughly checked out.
The brakes on these cars are great even compared to modern cars. They are not an overly soft pedal but should have a good solid feel and then powerful servo. People who race have updated calipers to Wilwood but original ones are more than enough for regular use.
I drive an S2 and dont think there is an awful lot of difference with the brakes compared to a modern car. In fact I think the brakes are more smooth on my XJ6 compared to my XJS which is younger.
Hi
Surprised to see you have ventilated Discs on your Car. Are this Stock? My Series 1 has simple non ventilated Discs. Greets from Switzerland!
Series 2 and 3 have ventilated discs and 4 position calipers are standard. They are still pretty powerful compared to modern cars