Jaguar XF Brake Bleeding Tutorial | Pressure Bleeder vs. Traditional Method

Is your Jaguar XF brake pedal feeling spongy after a brake job? In this video, I demonstrate how to use a pressurized brake bleeding kit for the first time on my Jaguar XF. This method is much easier than the old 'two-person' pumping method and helps ensure no air is trapped in the lines. ​I'll show you how to set up the pressure bleeder, where the reservoir is hidden on the XF, and the correct sequence for bleeding the calipers. Stay tuned for Part 2, where I'll be using the iCarsoft CR Max to perform the ABS pump bleed! ​Products Mentioned: ​Pressure Brake Bleeder Kit https://ebay.us/m/1yTXhu ​DOT 4 Brake Fluid ​Support the Channel: If you found this helpful, please Subscribe to Projects in the Barn for more Jaguar DIY, XKR projects, and barn-find rescues! ​#JaguarXF #BrakeBleeding #DIYMechanic #JaguarMaintenance #PressureBleeder #CarRepair" ​3. Video Chapters (Timestamps) ​00:00:00 Intro: Why bleed Jaguar XF brakes? ​00:01:00 Unboxing the eBay Pressure Bleeder Kit ​00:03:40 How a Pressure Bleeder works ​00:05:00 Locating the Jaguar XF Brake Reservoir ​00:06:40 Filling the Pressure Bleeder (Pro-tip: Hydroscopic Fluid) ​00:08:40 Testing the Seal & Pressure Gauge ​00:09:40 Connecting to the Reservoir ​00:10:45 Bleeding the Rear Left Caliper ​00:15:20 Identifying Air Bubbles in the Line ​00:16:40 Finishing Up & Checking Fluid Levels ​00:18:10 The iCarsoft Scan Tool (Part 2 Teaser) ​00:20:00 Outro & How to Subscribe Welcome along to Projects in the barn, a Youtube channel which is dedicated to the upkeep, repair and restoration of my Jaguar cars and VW campers. We cover a lot of areas of work on these cars, but it is done only for my own enjoyment which i am sharing with you. I am not a qualified mechanic, just an experienced enthusiast that enyoys sharing my experiences with you. I welcome all and any comments about my published videos, as well as any sensible questions relating to any of my current projects. Thanks again for viewing my videos and i look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to buy any new or used spares for your Jaguar why not check out the great guys at Auto Reserve Jaguar, give them a call and tell them Simon from Projects in the barn sent you for their best prices; https://www.autoreservejaguar.com/ #jaguar xk8 #jaguar xkr #jaguar x100