FishyMan

I'm wondering exactly what that bolt is called? THE DEALER is asking for $12 for that bolt?? WTF??

ChasMan

Wow, I would think you would want to remove that caliper and see if you cant get the screw out with a screw extractor. The Craftsman ones are good. Then you will need a new bolt. Also, PB Blaster, and some heat might help but you will melt the little boots. Or, it may just be time to buy a rebuilt caliper.

FishyMan

how much should the bolt be? the caliper sliding bolt?

lilaclucymaxima

iTrader: (16)

I had problems with one of mine when I bought my car. I broke my dad's vice grip trying to twist/pull it out of the caliper. Try twisting it while you're trying to pull it out. I ended up getting it out though. PB blaster works well. Then I greased the **** out of it and put it back in. If you manage to get it out, make sure you clean the shaft the pin goes into as well. Good luck.

FishyMan

i need to buy a new bolt but the place here is charging rape !

MDeezy

iTrader: (27)

I'll check my tool box and see if I have an extra. I know I have a few extra caliper pins, but the bolts I dont know for sure. If I have it I could just send it to you.

I did that to my girlfriends car, but on her car the bolt and pin are one. so its was 11:47 pm, and the bolt was stripped and wouldnt come off, needless to say she didnt have her car to use for the next day . . .

lilaclucymaxima

iTrader: (16)

Well, get used to it. They don't call it the stealership for nothing.

spiff56747

iTrader: (-1)

Umm.. I'm pretty sure Autzone has the slider pins, and they come with bolts... why not just replace the pins as well.. They're like less than 10 bucks for a pair.

FishyMan

Thanks guys. I had to fork over the money lol $6 per bolt. Damn it sucks. I'm gonna try get some anti-sieze or whatever.

Im glad I managed to get it off, even though its messed up as hell.

spiff56747

iTrader: (-1)

Maybe you should take out a loan to help pay for the 6 dollar bolts.

FishyMan

It is pricey man, $6 for a bolt? It would've been $12 for one had I not talked to a senior member there. I try not to pay the 'ridiculous prices' the dealership asks for; only if I really need to, in this case the bolt.

I tried to buy online but I needed the car to use. =\ I ain't as affluent as some others as well :rollseye:

njmaxseltd

iTrader: (19)

If you can't afford a $12 dollar repair, then you shouldn't be driving a car.

FishyMan

It's not a matter of whether I could afford or not, but finding 'restraint' and reluctance in forking over $12 for JUST a BOLT ! I've seen other bolts on my other honda go for just a few dollars.

I own another car of my own my honda but I'm registered along w/ my dad for the maxima. But I take care of it and I take money out of my own pocket and time to do the repais in my power. Does that matter?

I would've taken the car to a shop and had them do all the work if I made the $$ but I don't, so I'm trynna do it myself.

Oh well, whatevers..

aussie983

iTrader: (16)

After i bought my 93, I found it was MISSING a bolt when took off the wheel. Needless to say, I went out and got a new one put in right away. Unfortunately i paid i think $18 for the bolt and nut at NAPA....