Brake caliper bolts seized up
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Yes Dave, 1/2 to 3/8 adapter. For some reason the only 12 point 3/4" sockets I have are all 3/8 and those damn caliper bolts are on so tight that adapter just twisted like butter! I've never seen that happen before. Anyways the good news is I did finally get them off and swapped out the senson. All good!
#16
It took me a good two hours to get the rotor screws out. Now I am wishing I had not put new ones in. I got replacements through rover parts.com
Screw Brake Rotor Locator 4.0/4.6 (Part # SF108201L) - Land Rover bolts\clamps\brackets\washers from Atlantic British
Just for reference. Sounds like they are not needed.
Screw Brake Rotor Locator 4.0/4.6 (Part # SF108201L) - Land Rover bolts\clamps\brackets\washers from Atlantic British
Just for reference. Sounds like they are not needed.
#17
I never put mine back in - but don't forget there is a proper tool for their removal - "Hammer Screwdriver" - Makes these far easier to deal with. I heated mine up with a small propane torch then gave it a couple good whacks. When you hit it, it turns MAYBE 1/8th of a turn or 1/16. But generally, that's all you need, and can just lightly unscrew them.
This isn't the one I have, but you'll get the idea:
Impact Screwdriver Set with Case
Dave
This isn't the one I have, but you'll get the idea:
Impact Screwdriver Set with Case
Dave
#18
When I did my brake job on all four wheels I didn't have all this trouble. The bolts came right out with a rubber mallets help and the retaining screws on the discs came right out too. I did have to go buy a #3 Phillips head bit. I didnt have one that big and the #2 I had was trying to ring the screws out. Got that #3 Phillips Head bit and it worked perfectly. CRAFTSMAN
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When I did my brake job on all four wheels I didn't have all this trouble. The bolts came right out with a rubber mallets help and the retaining screws on the discs came right out too. I did have to go buy a #3 Phillips head bit. I didnt have one that big and the #2 I had was trying to ring the screws out. Got that #3 Phillips Head bit and it worked perfectly. CRAFTSMAN