Jaguar XF Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A genuinely significant, confirmed finding: this vibration issue is widely documented enough that the manufacturer itself has surveyed owners about it — plus a money-saving on-car disc skimming fix costing around £54, and a concern that Jaguar's own disc tolerance may be too loose.
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OEM Part Number: T2H16147
| Front brake pads, 350mm discs, red calipers (2016-2017, to VIN HCY24768) | Jaguar OEM: T2H16147 (also referenced as T2H7448) |
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| Front brake pads, 350mm discs, RWD (2016-2020, VIN HCY24769 onwards) | Same genuine reference as above — always confirm your exact VIN range before ordering |
| Rear discs, most variants | 300mm diameter, solid, 10mm thickness, 8mm minimum |
| Lower-power variants, front discs | 316mm diameter, vented — check whether the smaller or larger front disc is fitted before ordering pads, since pad dimensions differ between the two |
Jaguar XF Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Jaguar XF, discs and pads don't wear independently — neglect one and the other degrades faster too, which is exactly why what starts as a routine pad change frequently turns into a disc replacement as well.
Jaguar XF Brake Discs: What They Do
Brake discs provide the surface the brake pads clamp against to slow the car, converting momentum into heat through friction. Larger, sportier trims of the XF typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.
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A Genuinely Significant, Confirmed Finding Worth Knowing — Jaguar XF Brake Discs
If you're facing a vibration or steering wheel shake under braking, this is genuinely worth knowing: this is a widely discussed, well-documented issue among owners, significant enough that the manufacturer itself has surveyed some owners directly about it, worth knowing this reflects a genuine, officially acknowledged ongoing concern rather than simply a forum myth or bad luck. It's also genuinely worth knowing an honest, real account worth being aware of: one owner directly asked a dealer's service manager whether this was a common problem, having read that it was discussed at length on Jaguar forums, and was told it wasn't — worth not necessarily taking a dealer's denial at face value given how widely this issue has actually been documented.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a genuinely important technical point: discs measuring within the manufacturer's own stated tolerance for run-out have still been documented causing noticeable vibration and steering wheel shake, with one owner reasonably noting to a dealer that this tolerance is defined by the manufacturer itself, making it hardly an even-handed test — worth knowing the official tolerance figure may not always be tight enough to guarantee a vibration-free result. It's also genuinely worth knowing that leaving the car standing after washing or heavy rain can allow surface rust to develop on the discs, which has been documented contributing to this same vibration issue, worth avoiding where practical.
Jaguar XF Brake Discs: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Discs Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and choosing a reliable aftermarket disc.
More Jaguar Brake Discs
The same part, covered across other Jaguar models.