Yeah, sounds like a lot of bitterness right there rabbit!
Well I'm giving it a really good soak with penetrating oil. The hose turned up this morning but the caliper hasn't, so I guess it's going to be at least Tuesday before I have chance to get to grips with it. So more soaking over the holiday weekend before I even try to break it free!
I can do without the car so time really isn't a problem.
Thanks, smf.