Jaguar XKR Project: Dealing with Seized Brakes & Hidden Wheel Arch Rust
In this episode of Projects in the Barn, the Jaguar XKR restoration gets real. After standing for over 10 years, the front brakes were absolutely stuck fast. It took over 20 minutes of heavy persuasion with a hammer just to get one disc off!
Once the brakes were clear, it was time for the "moment of truth." I’m stripping back the inner wheel arches with a needle file sander to see how much damage a decade of sitting has done. Is it surface corrosion or terminal rot?
What we cover in this video:
The Battle: Removing a 10-year-old seized brake disc [02:40].
The Reveal: Seeing the condition of the inner arches after a needle file cleanup [08:30].
Pro Tips: Using Bilt Hamber and Raptor Liner for long-term underbody protection [14:40].
Subscriber Feedback: Addressing comments on slide pins and brake fluid leaks [17:35].
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3. Video Chapters
[00:00] Intro: Dark and Windy in the Barn
[00:55] The 10-Minute Battle with a Seized Brake Disc
[02:40] Finally Moving: The Disc Comes Off!
[05:25] The Great Copper Slip Debate: Hub Reassembly
[06:40] Testing the Needle File Sander on Inner Arches
[08:30] Success! Assessing the Rust Condition
[10:45] Addressing Safety Gear and Workspace Realities
[12:45] The Verdict: No Holes Found!
[14:40] My Secret Weapon: Why I Use Raptor Liner
[16:35] Addressing Subscriber Tips: Brake Fluid & Slide Pins
[18:15] Inspecting the Slide Pins: Torx vs. Allen Hex
[19:15] Wrap-up and Next Steps for the XKR