XKR-S Alcon brakes

[NST]

Does anyone know if these brakes can be fitted to the older XK?

cheers
NST

[Triple7]

Not a chance NST, new ally XK all new design. Different hub etc.

[markgregory1]

I think they can as a couple of our members have done it (www.xkec.co.uk)

[FWDRacer]

If you've an older XK (X100) why not seek out the original OEM Brembo set-up? Later Alcons from latest Gen-XK seems like a lot of faff, and for what reason exactly?

If it is to prove you can do it, well why not build a model steam engine instead, eh?

[NST]

No real reason, i don't think it would be a upgrade over the brembos (which i have at the moment)?. the reason i asked is I was asked by my father to find out how much they are. Now my father doesn't have a XKR-S, but his friend does (lives in France) who has tracked his XKR-S and now need new front discs and pads he wanted to know if it was cheaper to buy here then over in france. well, i can tell you that the discs and pads are lot cheaper than the old brembo prices.

for example, local dealer quoted me £360 (inc vat) for front discs and just over £100 for front pads. compared to brembo fronts discs and pads, that is almost half price! I think i'll sign into XKEC and find out how to do it.. !

[Triple7]

Eh? Just call a Jag Dealer and ask them! What's getting a price for replacement Alcons got to do with retro fitting to old shape XK?

[steelej]

Hi Gaz, I asked that very question about putting the Alcons on the new XKR and the Jag dealer said they're not allowed to do it, very wierd I thought, wasn't too bothered so didn't pursue it further. They wouldn't give me a price.

John

Edited by steelej on Thursday 6th August 23:26

Edited by steelej on Thursday 6th August 23:27

[NST]

Triple7 said:

Eh? Just call a Jag Dealer and ask them! What's getting a price for replacement Alcons got to do with retro fitting to old shape XK?

People with X100 xk/r with the thought of upgrading to brembos could upgrade to the Alcon set up in stead. i'd imagine the calipers are quite expensive though.

NST

[designXKR]

We have done a few of these using the Brembo discs and using the 6 pot Alcon calipers to increase the braking efficiency over the Brembo calipers.

We can also get replacement hubs so that you can use Alcon 400m discs with the 6 pot Alcon calipers. This would mean you could buy standard Alcon parts when you need replacement parts in the future.

If you want any more info call Kevin on 07704321556
or email us at [e-mail]

[Triple7]

I'll get my coat .....