OT - Brake job on Jag S-type, how to compress the caliper for new pads Options

[plas76targa]

Working on K's 02 Jag S-type. Front brakes were easy to do. But on the rears I can't get the puck on the caliper to return -i.e make room for the new pads. Any hints? i've tried using a huge C-clamp, and a cheep compress tool from PEP Boys. Neither moves the caliper puck. The parking brake is off. How do i get the darned thing to move?

[Cap'n Krusty]

A lot of late model cars have electric parking brakes, and require a scan tool to retract the pucks. Do the pucks have grooves, little wedges, or holes in the face of the puck? If so, they're probably the twist-in variety. In that case, you have to lube the boot with some Wurth Rubber Care or silicone spray, then twist and push at the same time. The threads are usually pretty fine, and a lot of turning may be in order.

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http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3013

It looks a bit more difficult than I expected, but you can do it with the right tools. HF sells a caliper tool set for this job on other cars, but I dunno if it'll work on Jaguars. For the amount of use it's gonna get, it's good enough for most people, and it's way cheaper than the Snap On version. BTW, it's always a good idea to clean and lube the pins, but that may be more than you care to attempt.

The Cap'n