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Old 05-03-2013, 06:59 PM
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Brake help!

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
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I have taken the 2 14 mm bolts off already
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Old 05-03-2013, 07:02 PM
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Nvm I got it off sorry
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Old 05-03-2013, 08:28 PM
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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?
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Old 05-03-2013, 08:30 PM
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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)
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Old 05-03-2013, 10:41 PM
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you can put the jack stand under the bracket that holds the LCA to the body.

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I used an air wrench on those 2 bolts, they were really on there.
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Old 05-04-2013, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Derpington
I used an air wrench on those 2 bolts, they were really on there.
Damn I don't have an air wrench...
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Old 05-04-2013, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
you can put the jack stand under the bracket that holds the LCA to the body.

Thanks for the picture, now I can actually use stands lol
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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.
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Soak the bolts with PB blaster over night. Get a breaker bar and correct sockets. Should be cake after that.
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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..
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Originally Posted by Trini Boom
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.
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