Jaguar XE Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the XE, this vibration issue is genuinely widely documented enough that the manufacturer itself has surveyed owners about it — plus a money-saving on-car disc skimming fix costing around £54.
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OEM Part Number: T2H16147 (genuine front disc — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front discs Zimmermann 290.2272.20 / Ridex 82B2011
| Front brake discs (aftermarket) | Zimmermann 290.2272.20 (316 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated high-carbon, Coat Z, ECE R90, min 26 mm); Zimmermann 290.2269.20 (325 x 30 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated high-carbon, Coat Z, min 28 mm); Zimmermann 290.2270.20 (350 x 32 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated high-carbon, Coat Z, min 30 mm); Zimmermann 290.2272.52 (316 x 28 mm, vented, drilled, 5 holes, coated high-carbon, Sport Coat Z, min 26 mm); Blue Print ADJ134368 (325 x 30 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 28 mm); Blue Print ADJ134367 (350 x 32 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 30 mm); Ridex 82B2011 (316 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, uncoated cast iron); Ridex 82B1919 (325 x 30 mm, vented, 5 holes, uncoated cast iron, cars built up to November 2016) |
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| Disc sizes & variants | Three front sizes, 316 x 28 mm, 325 x 30 mm and 350 x 32 mm, all vented with a 63.5 mm centre bore. The 316 mm disc is the base brake, 325 mm the mid-size and 350 mm the large brake on the higher-output versions such as the 3.0 S. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | T2H16147 (genuine front disc number for this model — confirm via VIN, as several disc sizes exist) |
| Fitment notes | Minimum thickness is 26 mm (316 mm), 28 mm (325 mm) and 30 mm (350 mm). Bosch, ATE, Delphi and Brembo discs appear for this model without a stated fitting position, so they are not listed here. TRW, Ferodo, Textar and febi front discs are not listed. |
Jaguar XE Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Jaguar XE, it's a paired system: let either one wear too far and the other suffers for it, which is why so many "just a pad change" jobs end up including discs once a mechanic actually looks.
Jaguar XE Brake Discs: Watch: Replacing It
Front rotors, pads, wear sensor.
Jaguar XE 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 XE 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 XE 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 across the Jaguar range, significant enough that the manufacturer itself has surveyed some owners directly about it. It's also genuinely worth knowing an honest, real account: one owner directly asked a dealer's service manager whether this was a common problem, and was told it wasn't, despite it being discussed at length on Jaguar forums.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that discs measuring within the manufacturer's own stated tolerance for run-out have still been documented causing noticeable vibration, worth knowing this official tolerance may not always be tight enough. It's also worth knowing that leaving the car standing after washing or heavy rain can allow surface rust to develop on the discs, contributing to this same issue.
Jaguar XE 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.