Caliper Bolt Problem
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Caliper Bolt Problem
So tonight I began my attempt at painting my brake calipers and the inner part of my rotor. I also just wanted to tidy up my wheels and such. Well I went to the rear caliper to remove it, and found one of the bolts is partially stripped. It was also incredibly stubborn. I tried to remove the bolt with the socket wrench, but it just would not budge. Is my only option to take it to a shop and have them loosen the bolts with an impact wrench? Also if they cannot remove it how do I get the bolt off?
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you dont have enough strength to break the caliper bolt so you think its a good idea to take it to a shop and pay to have it broken loose?
why dont you think about it for a second, go to autozone and buy a real tool, then go back and accomplish the task. then pretend you didnt admit to being a wuss .. jk :P kinda..
why dont you think about it for a second, go to autozone and buy a real tool, then go back and accomplish the task. then pretend you didnt admit to being a wuss .. jk :P kinda..
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Ok, a little harsh, but thanks for the reply. Being 17 money is kind of an object, but do you think it will be more expensive to take it to a shop than buy the tool myself? I will buy it if so, but I want to make sure it's the most logical thing to do.
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Ya thanks for the directions on loosening lol. I had to think about it for a second when I first started. I guess if I can't get the bolt off I'll go hit up the local autozone tomorrow. Thanks for the replies.
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I have never seen that, but judging by the name, it's the right toll for me. They should sell that at autozone right?
Also I was able to get the front calipers loose so those are ready for painting in the morning.
Also I was able to get the front calipers loose so those are ready for painting in the morning.
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I just slid it off the rotor, then masked off everything that could get hit by overspray. I used a steel brush on a drill to get all the brake dust off, the used a brake cleaner to get any residue. Then I did three coats.
I also wonder why I can't use the same bolt. Please explain
Also, I am having enormous trouble putting the caliper on the rotor for my second wheel. I know people say use a c lock to compress the brake piston, but I have no idea how to do this. Can anyone help?
I also wonder why I can't use the same bolt. Please explain
Also, I am having enormous trouble putting the caliper on the rotor for my second wheel. I know people say use a c lock to compress the brake piston, but I have no idea how to do this. Can anyone help?
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Oh yes I swapped it out. The guy I bought my car from had parts lying around and he had a replacement of the right size. I was worried for a second you meant all the unscrewed bolts were unstable.
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This will only work for the front caliper, don't try it on the rears!!!
And make sure you remove the cap on the brake fluid reservoir before compressing the piston.
This will allow the fluid to be pushed back into the reservoir.
So you might want to have a rag handy in case the fluid pours out from the top.
But if you didn't change the brake pads, then you shouldn't need to compress the piston that much.
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Ya my dad says he knows the c clamp way to do it. I'll let him do it then. Ya for the rears i'll either have to find the tool or get a little more creative.