So I know I screwed up, just not sure by how much. I was intending to replace my rear brakes on my 2003 s type, 3.0, I removed the caliper bolts, then the caliper bracket bolts. I completley forgot to disengage the EBP. Now the bracket is moved out of place and I can't budge it, in addition I can't get the caliper or the EPB off. I am afraid to do the calibration technique as the caliper is not all the way one, nor is the bracket, any ideas on how to get the EPB off now that it has been engaged?

Any help would be great.
Thanks

Matt

 

Maybe start up the car and shut it off again while pressing the parking brake switch down?

Another way is to took off the 2 pin that hold the pad in place and start hammering the pad out while pulling the caliper off.

 

If you're just trying to replace the pads, you're taking too much stuff apart. Best review JTIS to get the correct procedure.

Do you have the correct tool to retract the piston?

As Casper says, turn the ignition to on and depress the EPB lever to disengage the brake mechanism.

 

Thanks guys, I was able to get over my fear and turn the car on and perform the sequence to get the EPB to release and changed the brakes, rotors and pads. Appreciate the help.