RWBennett

Need suggestions (tricks) for removing the rear caliper bolts on my '80. I think they have NEVER been removed. Very froze and I've tried WD40.

After reefing on it for 20 minutes I nearly head-butted the rear quarter panel!!

I need help..

...Roger...

dont round the heads-I use heat-also better penatrant-PB blaster-careful with leaking fuel

75 Red Vert

Put away the WD-40 - Go to your local auto parts store and get some of this. Then let it sit for about 20 min.

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...0_1912_2510737

Advance Auto Parts stocks it in my area.

rabiddawg

even better than that is aero kroil
actually creeps up the rusty threads and eats the rust away.
found at eastwoods:
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT

Hauq`

Do you have an impact wrench? If not, get one. Worth it's weight in gold.

...Roger...

$22.00 a can? I have to have some of that !!!!

71rdster

Get impact sockets too.

MYBAD79

buy it from the manufacturer and safe a few bucks.....

www.kanolabs.com

It's by far the best I've ever used

fauxrs2

Kroil is the stuff...wd40 is a lubricant... not a penetrating oil

...Roger...

Thanks Red

RFJohnston

PB Blaster and an impact... problem solved.

...Roger...

If your going to use an impact be careful of the angle.If your not dead on you can round the head in a blink.What works best for me is a 1/2 drive 5/8 sorta semi deep ball swivel socket.Snap-On #IPL20A I dont have many snap-on tools but this is a good one.I keep 3 on hand because I break them and wear them out but return them under warranty..I use it for most of the 5/8 bolts on the car.It seems to be perfect for the rear caliper bolts for all the complications you encounter getting a 1/2" impact in back there in the confined space.

Boofers

Sounds like you need to start pumping iron at the gym

Did you put the box end of your wrench on on the bolt and hit the wrench with a hammer?

88'Cubka

Shouldn't be working on a old car without Kroil in my opinion.

RWBennett

I'll try this with one of the pen oils above. I'll keep everyone "posted"

-R

Edzred72

Whatever you use (impact or regular socket) make it a six point socket. 12 point will round it in a blink!!!!
Eddie

mdj21

actually, WD-40 is a water dispersant. it does pretty good as a metal protectant, but is not a very good lubricant.

I'm Batman

How many times do I have to bust this myth?

I've posted the links too many times, a search for wd-40 or wd40 will turn them up. Long story short...WD-40 is a water dispersant...and a rust inhibitor...and a lubricant.

MYBAD79

..... but it's not very good at any of the three.....

mdj21

i never said that is was not a lubricant. i said that is was not a very good one.