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  1. 04-08-2008 03:52 PM #1
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    Can't remove bolts holding brake calipers

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    I'm trying to remove brake calipers. The bolts won't move. I have a 240ft/lbs impact gun that can 't get em out, been spraying lots of PB Blaster on them, even tried heating with a torch and they won't move. I don't know what else I can do, I don't wanna strip the bolts.
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  2. 04-08-2008 03:56 PM #2
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    Re: Can't remove bolts holding brake calipers

    Quote Originally Posted by evehill View Post
    I'm trying to remove brake calipers. The bolts won't move. I have a 240ft/lbs impact gun that can 't get em out, been spraying lots of PB Blaster on them, even tried heating with a torch and they won't move. I don't know what else I can do, I don't wanna strip the bolts.
    Cheater bar.
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  3. 04-08-2008 03:58 PM #3
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    Re: Can't remove bolts holding brake calipers

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    Cheater bar.
    Breaker bar? I don't really have enough room to swing one in there
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  4. 04-08-2008 04:09 PM #4
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    Re: Can't remove bolts holding brake calipers

    Yes you do. Turn the wheel all the way one direction, so that the caliper is sticking out. You should have enough room to get a good 3-6" of breaker bar action. I've done it countless times.
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  5. 04-08-2008 04:19 PM #5
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    Re: Can't remove bolts holding brake calipers

    Okay I finally got it, just needed to curse a little more

    Thanks man ;0
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  6. 04-08-2008 07:36 PM #6
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    Re: Can't remove bolts holding brake calipers

    Quote Originally Posted by Jsmooth65 View Post
    Yes you do. Turn the wheel all the way one direction, so that the caliper is sticking out. You should have enough room to get a good 3-6" of breaker bar action. I've done it countless times.
    ^2nd.
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  7. 04-08-2008 08:46 PM #7
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    Re: Can't remove bolts holding brake calipers

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    ^2nd.
    Jordan was going to come over and help you, but he said you didn't have tickets to the gun show.
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  8. 04-08-2008 08:58 PM #8
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    Re: Can't remove bolts holding brake calipers

    wait till you try that shit on the 11mm brakeline nuts.

    off to the shop for new brakelines.....
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  9. 04-09-2008 01:00 AM #9
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    Re: Can't remove bolts holding brake calipers

    Quote Originally Posted by exorcet View Post
    Jordan was going to come over and help you, but he said you didn't have tickets to the gun show.
    LOL, how did you know?
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