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Have tried using a g-clamp, but it will only move 2-3mm, had no trouble with the front brakes.
Ans: Push in while turning the piston clockwise there are tools that put pressure on the piston while turning notice the two spots on the caliper piston face there the tool pins catch turn and push inward. Your [...]

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This manual contain the installation of parking brake disc pads for jaguar xj-s 1991 vehicles.
Removal & Installation (XJS)
Remove parking brake caliper. See PARKING BRAKE CALIPER R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove pad-to-carrier mount nut. Note pad position and remove disc pads. See Fig. 4 . To install, reverse removal procedure. Repeatedly operate handbrake [...]

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REAR DISC PAD INSTALLATION
1. Remove the parking brake cable.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Slide the caliper to the position shown in the figure.
4. Remove the disc pads from the mounting support.
5. Remove the (shims and guide plates) . Store the removed parts away from dirt, as they will be reused.
6. Clean the exposed area of the [...]

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1. INSPECT SHOE LINING THICKNESS
Remove the inspection hole plug, and check the shoe lining thickness through the hole. If less than the minimum, replace the shoes. Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE LEVER
4. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
HINT:
If the brake drum cannot be removed easily, do the following steps.
(a) Remove the [...]

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