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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Ok guys i have an 07 z06 and i am trying to unscrew the pins on the front calipers. Why are they not comming? Is there certain instructions? Any help would be appreciated.
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The pins are notoriously difficult at times to remove. Short of removing the caliper, I don't know what to do except maybe try an impact wrench..... If you remove the caliper, you can soak the pin in WD-40 or Liquid Wrench. Mike Golding (Corvette Pilot) (mike@thepowdercoater.com) may have some ideas.

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Originally Posted by KETCHUP_Z06
Ok guys i have an 07 z06 and i am trying to unscrew the pins on the front calipers. Why are they not comming? Is there certain instructions? Any help would be appreciated.
I am not familiar with Z06 brakes, but with regular C6s, you have to use two wrenches - one for the pin bolt and the other for the inside collar. Otherwise, the pin will just spin.
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