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Jun 24, 2007 | 09:52 PM

JAMES69

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69 Caliper problem

My caliper (RF) siezed on my 69 last week. I am in the process of replacing it, but one othe retaining bolts will not come loose to get the old caliper off. I've tried 10W40, propane torch, to no avail. Anybody have any suggestions?

thanks in advance,
Jim

Jun 24, 2007 | 10:01 PM

...Roger...

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More heat and an impact

Jun 24, 2007 | 10:19 PM

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Did you try a 2ft. breaker bar? If so, stick a piece of pipe on the end of said breaker bar.

Jun 24, 2007 | 10:24 PM

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uh, yea. that was helpful bat dude.....

i've used anti sieze, an end wrench, and a hammer to beat/get 'em of before..

Jun 24, 2007 | 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Avette4me

uh, yea. that was helpful bat dude.....

i've used anti sieze, an end wrench, and a hammer to beat/get 'em of before..

Umm...that's how I've removed stuck brake bolts before...

Jun 25, 2007 | 02:25 AM

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Impact wrench and a good six point socket.

Jun 25, 2007 | 11:08 PM

JAMES69

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caliper bolt

Thanks, Im off to buy some impact wrench sockets to give it a try.

Jim

Jun 25, 2007 | 11:40 PM

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Thanks, Im off to buy some impact wrench sockets to give it a try.

Jim

A good set of impact sockets is a must (even if you use them on a regular wrench). I've shattered the regular 12pt. chrome sockets before...

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Jun 26, 2007 | 05:40 PM

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Also, make sure you are wrenching on the caliper mounting bolts and not the large bolts that hold the caliper halves together. The caliper mounting bolts are a 5/8" hex, I believe.