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Old May 12, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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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.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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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
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Old May 13, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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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!
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