Tricks to remove caliper bolts
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Tricks to remove caliper bolts
Hi all,
I tru to do some brake work today in my iroc z 1986. The left week went just fine. However, the right front wheel I couldn’t remove either of the caliper bolts. It is so tight I don’t know what to do. I tried PB blaster freezing, light wire brush, cleansing, etc. Did not move at all. It seems that the caliper and pads are aligned well. When I rotate the rotor it seems the pads rubs slightly with the rotor.
Anybody have ideas how to loosen the bolts?
Any help appreciated!!
I tru to do some brake work today in my iroc z 1986. The left week went just fine. However, the right front wheel I couldn’t remove either of the caliper bolts. It is so tight I don’t know what to do. I tried PB blaster freezing, light wire brush, cleansing, etc. Did not move at all. It seems that the caliper and pads are aligned well. When I rotate the rotor it seems the pads rubs slightly with the rotor.
Anybody have ideas how to loosen the bolts?
Any help appreciated!!
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Re: Tricks to remove caliper bolts
Problem with those usually is, the drive is only like a 3/8" Allen (don't quote me on that... I usually just try em all until I find the one that fits ); and even if you put ALOT of leverage on it, it just strips out.
A pipe wrench, however, works GREAT. Just yerbasic BIG plumber's pipe wrench. Then of course get new ones, and put anti-seize on the threads to keep it from happening again.
A pipe wrench, however, works GREAT. Just yerbasic BIG plumber's pipe wrench. Then of course get new ones, and put anti-seize on the threads to keep it from happening again.
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Re: Tricks to remove caliper bolts
Yeah! 3/8 it is. I hammered hard but did not work. I was afraid and will stripped. Will try the pipe.
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Re: Tricks to remove caliper bolts
If your using a good quality Allen wrench or socket, you will break the bolt or the key before you strip the hex.
More leverage is what you need, if that fails use heat.
More leverage is what you need, if that fails use heat.
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