Jaguar XKR DIY: How to Remove Seized Brake Calipers & Backing Plates
In this episode of Projects in the Barn, the Jaguar XKR restoration continues—but it isn't going down without a fight! I spent hours battling a single seized T27 Torx bolt on the brake backing plate. After trying every socket in the shop, I had to break out the welder to get things moving.
What’s inside this video:
The Welding Trick: How I used a gasless MIG welder to remove stripped Torx bolts [01:27].
Front Brake Stripdown: Removing the calipers, carriers, and discs on a car that's been sitting for 11 years.
DIY Disaster: A snapped brake line and a rounded nut—real-world mechanic struggles!
Restoration Plans: What color should I paint these calipers? Yellow? Orange? Let me know in the comments!
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3. Video Chapters
[00:00] Intro: The "One Bolt Saga" Continues
[01:27] The Secret Weapon: Welding Seized Torx Bolts
[03:00] Success! Extracting the Stripped Bolts
[04:45] Removing the Brake Backing Plate
[06:55] Inspecting the Rust: Calipers and Carriers
[08:12] Removing the Front Brake Pads
[10:45] Detaching the Brake Flexi Line
[14:20] Inspecting the Caliper Condition
[16:30] Future Plans: Raptor Lining the Wheel Arches
[18:25] The Big Question: What Color for the Calipers?
[19:50] Moving to the Passenger Side
[23:45] Surprise! The Easiest Brake Disc Removal Ever
[25:50] Disaster Strikes: Rounded Nut & Snapped Line
[28:30] Trying to Save the Caliper in the Vice
[32:45] Backing Plates: More Welding Required
[38:45] Removing the Final Backing Plate
[40:05] Progress Report & Next Steps for the XKR