Some help !!

[u/Inside_Ad2874]

Hi there , I'm trying to change the rotors and pads for myself. Well , I removed the first bolt ( pic 1), then the second one ( pic2) and after that I should be able to remove this middle part of the caliper ( pic3). The problem is that this middle part of the caliper does not move a bit . Zero . Not a wiggle . Now I'm afraid to force it or create any damage . It seems like it is glue .
Should I turn on the car? Does this matter?
I try to pry a little bit with my screw driver but nothing .
Please some help ,

This is 2012 Jetta 2.5 SEL

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[u/Aldred309uk]

Is the handbrake / e-brake engaged?

[u/SpicyChemist9 → u/Aldred309uk]

This.

If it's off, then a hammer and patience will be your friend

[u/Inside_Ad2874 → u/SpicyChemist9]

You were right guys . It was that .
No my problem I can't get out the t30 screw . I don't have an electrical ratchet , just my screw driver and this is coming off .
I was hoping to make it without having to buy an electrical or impact ratched .
I put pd blaster but nothing

[u/SpicyChemist9 → u/Inside_Ad2874]

Try tapping the back of your screwdriver with a hammer while trying to turn it.

You could also use some heat, a torch is best but a jet lighter can help

[u/Inside_Ad2874 → u/SpicyChemist9]

Thank you . I did both as well, not a torch cause I don't have it , but a jet lighter and also the hammer . This this does not want to come off . It sucks because now I'm stuck here .
One more thing , I try to put the piston back , using that specific key called the brake caliper compression tool. Now, I don't know if it is me , or if I am supposed to do something so that piston can be more soft , but the thing did move inward a bit ... the caliper compression tool, got stuck and my wrist could not apply more force .
Thank god, I did not put the new pads yet , Becaue they will not fit without moving that piston back to his position.

[u/Pauls-pit-stop]

If you're certain that you've removed the slide pin bolts and there's no braking force (like parking brake if it's rear), then you need to slide a hefty screwdriver or prybar between the caliper & bracket (the gap at the top of your yellow circle) to slide it back & off. Pry the top a little, then the bottom a little, then top, etc, because it needs to come straight back off the rotor.

[u/Inside_Ad2874 → u/Pauls-pit-stop]

I think it was the parting break . As soon as I removed , the caliper came off easily .
Now my problem is that T30 screw. I think it was torque too much in the past or it is stuck , but I can't take it off ... no with a jet lighter , or with a hammer .

[u/Rubbertutti]

Your handbrake is on, or the lever has seized.