I am trying to get my caliper off of the rotor of my wheel but it won't "slide" off. Any ideas why it isn't? 97 gxe auto no abs

 

I have taken the 2 14 mm bolts off already

 

Nvm I got it off sorry

 

Okay so now the 2 caliper bracket bolts won't come off ( 2 19 mm bolts) I've sprayed endless amounts of lubricant while beating my wrench with a hammer to loosen it up but it just won't give. Any suggestions from the experienced seniors here who have had this problem?

 

I do not wanna use too much unnecessary force (jumping on the wrench) because I'm only supporting the car with a jack and no stand. (Due to rusted radiator core)

 

you can put the jack stand under the bracket that holds the LCA to the body.

 

I used an air wrench on those 2 bolts, they were really on there.

 

Damn I don't have an air wrench...

 

Thanks for the picture, now I can actually use stands lol

 

Use the correct tools.
6 point 1/2 inch sockets on the thrust member bolts.
You'll never get them to budge with a wrench.

 

Soak the bolts with PB blaster over night. Get a breaker bar and correct sockets. Should be cake after that.

 

Funny that you ask that question. I redid my entire front brake system after passenger side was wearing unevenly due to a worn bracket. Look at my bolts after 18 years and 328K later..



Bought new ones from dealer. I would have people who haven't removed that bracket in a while to inspect this and prevent a disaster..

 

I never actually thought about that, but now that I see your bolts I'm sure mine look the same even though I have half the miles you do. Thanks man, that's why I love coming on to this site, people like you that are kind enough to help out with each others problems, WITHOUT being an A S S H O L E like a lot of people I see on this site.