[1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem?
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[1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem?
I'm thinking i will undertake doing my brakes this weekend. Afterall, its just rotors and pads.
But, i'm concerned on getting the caliper bolts off. I know they are torqued down pretty good. Has anyone ever had a problem with this??
But, i'm concerned on getting the caliper bolts off. I know they are torqued down pretty good. Has anyone ever had a problem with this??
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (scorp508)
Aren't they torqued to something like 160 ft/lb? I forget what. Don't forget to get new bolts. :yesnod:
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (pwrful c4)
A six point is just a regular socket, correct???
And, i should get 8 new bolts? Two for each corner?
And, i should get 8 new bolts? Two for each corner?
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (Mervz)
Ahh....my 94 didn't have any caliper bolts. It just had one long pin with an "E" (don't know the tech. name) clip. Easiest caliper I have ever taken off.
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (Mervz)
There are some difference of opinion on the new bolts requirements. If you use some blue locktite on the thread, you should be OK. Short of that the bolts are $5. per. as I recall
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (billyhay)
Ahh....my 94 didn't have any caliper bolts. It just had one long pin with an "E" (don't know the tech. name) clip. Easiest caliper I have ever taken off.
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (billyhay)
Ahh....my 94 didn't have any caliper bolts. It just had one long pin with an "E" (don't know the tech. name) clip. Easiest caliper I have ever taken off.
Anyways, you need four bolts for the front (two per side), the bolts on the rear are different. I think I just reused the rear bolts.
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (ittlfly)
There are some difference of opinion on the new bolts requirements. If you use some blue locktite on the thread, you should be OK. Short of that the bolts are $5. per. as I recall
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (Lone Ranger)
:iagree:
I think IMHO that red is more appropriate
Again, just MHO, but 160ft/lbs sounds high, 88 is, I believe, 135.
To make them easier to get off, because GM did use a thread locker, heat them with a torch and then let them cool down before trying to remove.
Just keep the torch away from the fluid lines, abs lines and the caliper piston...remove and move aside the caliper first
Just MHO
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I think IMHO that red is more appropriate
Again, just MHO, but 160ft/lbs sounds high, 88 is, I believe, 135.
To make them easier to get off, because GM did use a thread locker, heat them with a torch and then let them cool down before trying to remove.
Just keep the torch away from the fluid lines, abs lines and the caliper piston...remove and move aside the caliper first
Just MHO
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (Mervz)
New bolts?
I've had my rotors off atleast 9-10 times and always used the originals with some antiseize.
No worries they are going to come loose.
Either use a 6 point socket or I just used a closed end wrench and a 5 pound sledge to tap the wrench...
:)
I've had my rotors off atleast 9-10 times and always used the originals with some antiseize.
No worries they are going to come loose.
Either use a 6 point socket or I just used a closed end wrench and a 5 pound sledge to tap the wrench...
:)
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (No Go)
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll take a look and see how bad the bolts look. Tomorrow i'll stop into a dealership and see what the TTD would be on the bolts. I have the time this weekend, so i'd love to do it then. But i don't want to rush it either. Afterall, these are my brakes for goodness sake :crazy:
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (Mervz)
Just did my 92. the calipers come off with just removing the pin. To get at the rotor you have to take off the bracket with two bolts, 21mm. My shop manual says 166 lbft on these. The rears you undo one bolt, then rotate the caliper down to replace the pads. Again to get at the rotor you have to take off the bracket. Smaller bolt size, don't remember what size, but my shop manual says 85 lbft on these.
Good luck
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (Lone Ranger)
There are some difference of opinion on the new bolts requirements. If you use some blue locktite on the thread, you should be OK. Short of that the bolts are $5. per. as I recall
I thought you were supposed to use red formula thread lock on stud bolts?
I thought you were supposed to use red formula thread lock on stud bolts?
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Re: [1995 LT1] Getting Caliper bolts off a problem? (ittlfly)
Thanks guys for the comments!
Where is a good place to buy loctite? At the auto parts store?? I have to go this afternoon to pick up my pads. :)
Where is a good place to buy loctite? At the auto parts store?? I have to go this afternoon to pick up my pads. :)
