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Jul 23, 2007 | 10:15 PM

DVLDAWG

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Caliper Bracket - HELP

I need some help getting the caliper bracket bolts off - I've tried an impact wrench, and a breaker bar, and couldnt get them to budge.

I didnt have any WD-40, but I'm gonna get some tomorrow and soak the crap out of it.

Is there anything special that anyone else has found that works really well?

Thanks!

Jul 23, 2007 | 10:54 PM

kedvesh

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Your bolts probably have a ton of lock-tite on them.

I don't envy your frustration.

You've may have tried this already. But, despite the low-tech nature, I just make sure I have enough under-car clearance (i.e., car's up high on jack stands or a lift) and use a stout breaker bar for lots of leverage. (Sometimes, leg-power is required vice my arms to get the bolts loose.) Seems to work better than most impact wrenches for some reason.

Good luck with things!

p.s.--Go Air Force! Semper Fi too!

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Jul 23, 2007 | 10:59 PM

myk7

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I use a wrench and a hammer.. I normally don't have to whack it more than 2 or 3 times, nor do I have to hit it very hard.. kinda fun too

Jul 23, 2007 | 11:00 PM

DVLDAWG

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Thanks kedvesh.......I actually have it about 2 feet in the air on jackstands right now (doing a clutch swap) I'm just a little nervous about jerking the car around too much with it on the stands (and me under it)

Thanks for the advice!

Anyone else have any magic that I can try?

Jul 23, 2007 | 11:02 PM

chuckster

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DVLDAWG

I tried an electric impact wrench.. no go..

Ended up using an 18" Swivel headed breaker bar..Home Depot..

You need to break the locktite on those bolts.. once you do that they come out easy..

Jul 23, 2007 | 11:04 PM

ch3no2

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Originally Posted by DVLDAWG

Thanks for the advice!

Anyone else have any magic that I can try?

I used a piece of pipe on the end of my breaker bar as a cheater. Worked great

Jul 23, 2007 | 11:04 PM

DVLDAWG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by myk7

I use a wrench and a hammer.. I normally don't have to whack it more than 2 or 3 times, nor do I have to hit it very hard.. kinda fun too

I thought about that too - I'll give it a try tomorrow.

Thanks!

Jul 23, 2007 | 11:14 PM

johnnykretentiv

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I had the same problem on my Mustang two weeks ago. Some one recommended some penetrator spray and let it soak for a few hours. Then apply some heat.

I bet you can get it with a longer breaker bar and some penetrator.

Good luck