Brake Caliper Removal
May 12, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcking04vette
Can't I use the old bolts w/new red locktite?
I reused mine when I had stock brakes 50-100 times. I had new ones in the tool box too.
May 12, 2006 | 08:50 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Il
this is correct
Quote:
Originally Posted by yellow01
If you have a torch, gently heat the spindle where the 21mm goes in. This will help release the loctite.
I Work with locktite in many applications. Heat with a torch and this crystalizes locktite for easy removal
May 13, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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From: Sherwood Arkansas
Finally got the buggers off!
It took a heatgun and a 5lb sledgehammer.
Thanks for all the great advice!! I couldn't have done it without it!
I'll try to post pics after the mod!
Thanks everyone!