Jaguar XKR Front Brake Restoration | Removing Seized Backing Plate Bolts
In this episode of Projects in the Barn, I’ve got a spare half hour to make some progress on the Jaguar XKR front brakes. But as every car restorer knows, a "simple" job can quickly turn into a battle.
I’m struggling to remove the front brake backing plates due to some incredibly rusty T27 Torx bolts. After failing with standard tools, I have to resort to a classic mechanic's trick: welding a nut to the bolt head to get some purchase and introduce heat.
In this video:
The Challenge: Dealing with a decade of rust on the Jaguar XKR hub.
The Fix: Using a gasless MIG welder to extract a seized T27 Torx bolt [12:15].
The Goal: Why I have a strict deadline to get this Jag on the road by July!
I'm determined to have this car ready for my son's prom, so the pressure is on. If you enjoy raw, unedited restoration footage and real-world mechanic struggles, stick around!
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3. Video Chapters
[00:00] Intro: Back in the Barn with the XKR
[01:20] Inspecting the Rusty Front Brakes
[03:50] The Problem: Identifying the T27 Torx Bolts
[05:45] Tool Selection: Finding the Right Fit
[09:15] First Attempt at Removal (and Failure)
[12:15] The Solution: Welding a Nut to the Seized Bolt
[14:10] Success! Extracting the Bolt with Heat and Grips
[17:35] Measuring for the Next Step: Shallow Torx Bits
[20:00] The Deadline: Why this Jag MUST be done by July
[21:00] Wrap-up and Next Steps