2007 Jaguar S-Type
At a glance
Lug nuts92 lb-ft (125 N·m)
Brake fluidDOT 4
On Amazon: Front brake pads Torque wrench Floor jack Jack stands
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Front brake pads
Parts
- 1 setFront brake padsBoth wheels on the axleAmazon
Tools
- 1Floor jackAmazon
- 2Jack standsNever get under a car held up by a jack alone.Amazon
- 2Wheel chocksAmazon
- 1Breaker bar or lug wrenchAmazon
- 1Torque wrenchLug nuts: 92 lb-ft (125 N·m)Tighten the lug nuts to this, in a star pattern.Amazon
- 1 setSocket setAmazon
- 1Large C-clampPushes the caliper piston back for the new pads.Amazon
First time? Watch for these
- Do one side at a time, so the other side shows you how the clips and pads go back.
- Pushing the piston back raises the brake fluid: watch the reservoir so it doesn’t spill. Brake fluid eats paint; wipe drips right away.
- Before you drive, pump the brake pedal until it’s firm. The first push after new pads can go all the way down.
Rear brake pads
Parts
- 1 setRear brake padsBoth wheels on the axleAmazon
Tools
- 1Floor jackAmazon
- 2Jack standsNever get under a car held up by a jack alone.Amazon
- 2Wheel chocksAmazon
- 1Breaker bar or lug wrenchAmazon
- 1Torque wrenchLug nuts: 92 lb-ft (125 N·m)Tighten the lug nuts to this, in a star pattern.Amazon
- 1 setSocket setAmazon
- 1Large C-clampSome rear calipers turn the piston back instead: check yours first.Amazon
First time? Watch for these
- Do one side at a time, so the other side shows you how the clips and pads go back.
- Pushing the piston back raises the brake fluid: watch the reservoir so it doesn’t spill. Brake fluid eats paint; wipe drips right away.
- Before you drive, pump the brake pedal until it’s firm. The first push after new pads can go all the way down.
- With an electric parking brake, put it in service mode first (owner’s manual or a scan tool). Forcing the piston breaks the motor.
Battery replacement
Parts
- 112-volt batterySame group size as the old one (on its label)Amazon
Supplies
- 1 boxNitrile glovesNegative (−) off first, back on last.Amazon
First time? Watch for these
- Don’t let a wrench touch both posts, or a post and the car body, at the same time: it sparks.
- Tighten the hold-down so the new battery can’t move.
- Take the old battery back to the store. Most charge a core fee until you do.
- Some cars need the radio code or the power windows reset after. Your owner’s manual says how.
Cabin air filter
Parts
- 1Cabin air filterNot the engine air filter. The arrow on its edge shows airflow.Amazon
Tools
- No tools on most cars
First time? Watch for these
- On many cars it sits behind the glove box: empty the glove box, then unhook its stops so it swings down.
- Put the new filter in with its arrow pointing the same way as the old one’s.
Wiper blades
Parts
- 1 pairWiper bladesDriver and passenger sizes differ on most carsAmazon
Tools
- No tools needed
First time? Watch for these
- Lay a towel on the glass. A bare wiper arm can snap back and crack the windshield.
- Listen for the click when the new blade locks onto the arm, then run the wipers once to check.
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