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tommy583 Broken caliper bolt 04-25-2015, 01:00 PM

Hogosha Get some Kroil, and let it... 04-25-2015, 01:14 PM

Mark_T Wouldn't it be easiest to... 04-25-2015, 03:36 PM

landrovered Heat would be the next step. 04-25-2015, 03:44 PM

healthservices +1 I agree Show a... 04-25-2015, 05:39 PM

tommy583 This is the bolt as it sits... 04-25-2015, 06:12 PM

Hogosha I have had very good luck... 04-25-2015, 06:15 PM

steved0x Can you thread two nuts on... 04-25-2015, 06:15 PM

tommy583 I could most likely still... 04-25-2015, 06:24 PM

healthservices yeah get a couple of nuts on... 04-25-2015, 06:42 PM

tommy583 Well i couldn't find any... 04-25-2015, 07:10 PM

ChrisZang +1 on that 04-25-2015, 07:06 PM

thstone +2 on heat and use the... 04-25-2015, 08:31 PM

particlewave Heat, heat, heat (AND the PB... 04-25-2015, 08:44 PM

KRAM36 Ready this thread does not... 04-25-2015, 08:48 PM

Topless My method, which usually but... 04-25-2015, 09:19 PM

Bruce Wayne Definately. Get a full set... 04-26-2015, 02:24 AM

KRAM36 Roger that, full set will be... 04-26-2015, 03:05 AM

tommy583 Well I'm ready to go back at... 04-26-2015, 06:22 AM

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KRAM36 Sorry to read about the... 04-25-2015, 11:09 PM

Hogosha Heat, check. Nuts, check. PB... 04-26-2015, 06:40 AM

Jamesp Be sure to tap the bolt after... 04-26-2015, 07:15 AM

Bruce Wayne can you get some heat on it ?... 04-26-2015, 09:25 AM

tommy583 Yes I think can. I was... 04-26-2015, 09:37 AM

KRAM36 Work on another set. See if... 04-26-2015, 09:41 AM

tommy583 Kram that actually made me... 04-26-2015, 10:17 AM

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ilikeching Heating is the best solution,... 04-26-2015, 02:49 PM

tommy583 OK guys here is the status. ... 04-26-2015, 05:05 PM

Bruce Wayne i feared this bolt wouldnt... 04-26-2015, 01:05 PM

particlewave Weld an old socket onto it... 04-26-2015, 05:31 PM

Mark_T That's a good idea, as long... 04-26-2015, 05:47 PM

tommy583 Well I have an impact gun. ... 04-26-2015, 06:09 PM

Mark_T Just use some coat hangar... 04-26-2015, 06:19 PM

tommy583 I actually think I will use 3... 04-26-2015, 06:39 PM

CoBeerToad Getting ready to replace my... 05-17-2015, 09:01 AM

Bruce Wayne Oxy acetelyne ! The way i... 05-17-2015, 11:27 AM

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ianacole Can you get a die grinder in... 04-26-2015, 06:32 PM

Hogosha Call a couple of local gun... 04-26-2015, 06:36 PM

tommy583 I think we might have some at... 04-26-2015, 06:45 PM

KRAM36 LMAO! :cheers: 04-26-2015, 06:46 PM

Topless Galvanic corrosion is the... 04-26-2015, 07:10 PM

tommy583 I went over and talked to my... 04-27-2015, 07:53 AM

healthservices heat where the bolt goes into... 05-17-2015, 09:05 AM

RandallNeighbour OP: You're lucky you didn't... 05-18-2015, 09:50 AM

CoBeerToad I think I know where I might... 05-20-2015, 07:05 AM

Timco Yeah, I know, blame it on the... 05-28-2015, 08:23 AM

Mark_T Suggest you buy a Snap-on,... 05-20-2015, 07:23 AM

CoBeerToad Anyone know the size / type... 05-20-2015, 08:20 AM

woodsman Forum member JP previously... 05-20-2015, 11:22 AM

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04-25-2015, 01:00 PM

tommy583

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Broken caliper bolt

Well I was all set to change my brakes today. New pads, rotors, hardware and caliper bolts. It stared off good. Screws in the rotors came right out. Took off the pad sensors easy enough. Pin and clip out. Squeezed on pads and they came right out. Lower caliper bolt broke free no problem. Upper caliper bolt head broke right off.

I was able to get the caliper off of the bolt by tapping on it with a rubber mallet. I've been spraying PB blaster on it for a couple hours. The whole bolt minus the head is still in the hub. So I have about 3 inches to grab onto. So far I have tried vise grips, no luck. Also tried a pipe wrench, no dice. What would be my next move? Give the PB blaster more time? Heat? Help

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