PeNZ Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I cannot budge these at all. Any suggestions?? I dont have air tools or an electric impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 bigger muscles, breaker bark and liquid wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 For sure a big ass breaker bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Front calipers? Are you talking about the bolts that attach the caliper to the mounting bracket or the TORX bolts that attach the mounting bracket to the spindle? You absolutely have to use the proper TORX bit to remove the mounting bracket bolts, otherwise the head gets stripped out. I had to cut off one of the mounting brackets on my old Loomie whilst trying to remove one of the bracket's bolts. The previous owner stripped out the TORX and didn't put any anti-sieze on the threads so it was impossible to spin it off. I had to cut the bracket in half, then cut off the head of the bolt just to get the remainder of the bracket off. But yeah, put a long pipe over the end of your ratchet to give you a bit more leverage when you attempt to break the bolts free... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCRagtopguy Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I used a monkey wrench on mine when they were frozen. (Pipe wrench) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverZ Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 we used the 60 torx with a half inch rachet and a 3lb slow blow...fun shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99RegalGS Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 You know, i might be one hell of a skinny fucking prick, but there's never been ONE bolt on any of my cars that I haven't been able to remove, even with just a ratchet. (Okay, the exception here is the 36mm axle nut. That took a breaker bar.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 You know, i might be one hell of a skinny fucking prick, but there's never been ONE bolt on any of my cars that I haven't been able to remove, even with just a ratchet. (Okay, the exception here is the 36mm axle nut. That took a breaker bar.) You also don't live in the rusty Northern states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gp90se Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 On the grand prix i had to use the blue wrench to get the caliperbolts off. I messed up 3 torqs trying 2 get them SOB bolts out. If you cant torch the thing, spray it down with PB blaster a few times, get a breaker bar and an impact grade torq bit and with a little luck, you'll break them loose. remember to never seize the bolts before reinstalling. best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 You know, i might be one hell of a skinny fucking prick, but there's never been ONE bolt on any of my cars that I haven't been able to remove, even with just a ratchet. (Okay, the exception here is the 36mm axle nut. That took a breaker bar.) You also don't live in the rusty Northern states. And for a second there, I felt really really strong. Thanks for nothing, asshole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 lol been there!!!!! my front calipers when i first did my brakes like 2 years ago...had to settle with just pads cause nothing we tried worked!!! we did everything listed above except for the torch cause we didnt have one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 When I did my front brake upgrade we needed a little propane torch help to get those T60 torx bolts cracked. Still can't remember if we antiseized them when we put them back in... hope so lol. I've bought a breaker bar since then so it shouldn't be too bad next time around whatever the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 A shot of penetrating fluid and tap hard on the bracket to set it up. Let it sit for a bit. If it doesnt work. Do it again but give it more time. All else fails. Clean off the remaining fluid and heat it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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