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Thanks John, should have a chance to get to it this weekend, it's running fine at the moment. annoyingly. At least if it just broke I could fix it.

Thanks John, Very helpful, also not sure how the servo would get damaged by bleeding, maybe it's a Ford/Jaguar thing! Hadn't thought of an each wheel test. I'll give it a go. Might also find my BBQ thermometer and check the heat of the discs.....

So The problem child. Total mileage 37,000. The last three years it didn't move an inch. It has a problem, heavy traffic and the brakes pedal goes solid, the brakes come on, let it cool and they're free again. I've gone over the calibers, all good. I've replaced the brake servo and master cylinder (used unit) I've even followed the recommend bleed the brakes procedure. I've run it up to Glasgow, 800 faultless miles, but a day in London and it gets defeated by traffic on the Chiswick roundabout. Don't think it's a faulty vacuum hose & I've cleaned the gunk from the pedal rod, fluids all clear (and new) system all flushed through and filter good. Only recent work was two new cables for the handbrake, but it managed fine for 150 miles before the Chiswick incident. I've replaced a few age related issues; new belts, new radiator, new air condenser, new tyres, plugs and packs, so it owes me a few quid, I don't want to give up on it yet. Any ideas?

something similar on the new morgan....

I'm thinking of a set of summer tyres on 17" bola rims from wheelbase, quick photoshop mock up bellow. Aside from the fact they'll be worth more than the car, what do you think? They're as close to a Jaguar pepper pot as I can find, I like the disc look, I'm not so keen on 5 star spoke designs for this car, helps fill the space better. For reference original jag alloys wheels. Sorry it's so muddy!

thanks John, Yes I think you're on the right track, it had been standing for years, the last owner fitted some nasty chinese units on the back, so i'm feeling it's a mismatch of equipment and seized up kit. Master cylinder replaced. working my way around everything else.

thanks John, yes mine appears rust free! Still having brake issues though, it's throwing up DSC fault and locking calibers, although not always the same one. Rear passenger the other day, front driver today. Bit of a head scratcher. It drives with a soft pedal, then gets harder, until a brake locks on. Wait 30 mins and it'll move again. Like triggers broom I'm replacing bits until it's an entirely new car. Might swap out the servo next. Fortunately parts don't seem that expensive, and it's already more reliable than any of my land rovers. But when it works it's great.

new front offside brake calliper and it seems to be happier, not an easy job nudging the machine back into rolling condition after a long stretch asleep. Thanks all for taking the time to reply, very, very much appreciated.

thanks guys, no drips or leaks observed, can't speak to the condition of the servo, it has been sat for a few years so everything may just be perished. Other than this teething problem it's a fairly good, clean, low mileage machine. Should have plenty of life when it's back together.

Hi Guys, This is my project Jag, it's a barn find, 2002 3ltr, with 33,000 on the clock. I'm having issues around the brakes, the pedal is going straight to the floor. At some point in the past it's had new calipers and discs, some brake line work and it's clear the ABS and servo have seen a spanner... I've replaced the master cylinder and ABS unit, but I'm getting no joy with brake pressure. I've done a vacuum bleed, a manual bleed and a pressure bleed, flushed several ltrs of Dot 4 fluid through the system. I've isolated the rear calipers, checked all the pipework I can see, can't find any leaks or breaks. What am I missing? I'd be very happy to get it back on the road for Christmas, any ideas/suggestions?

First Jag, a 3ltr estate, sadly smashed to pieces by a Tesco lorry. Second and third jag both S types, 3ltr, got a little irritated by their quirky electrical behaviour so they went in favour of an Audi A7 Quattro, bought and sold both Jags for the price of a set of Quattro tyres. Current hobby car an X type. Status, money pit, but still cheaper than my three year old Subaru