Caliper Bolts
do i need any special tools to take off the bolts that hold the calipers in place?
the truck i'm working on is from the Rust Belt and it shows. i have already stripped two of the caliper bracket retaining bolt heads and have a bolt extractor set arriving tomorrow. any other tools or tips i might need? |
I have used a large 19mmbox end and a sledge hammer. I could use a 12 point impact socket if I needed to but haven't so far. Could also use heat and penetrating oil....
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Originally Posted by DiscoJax
(Post 734682)
I have used a large 19mmbox end and a sledge hammer. I could use a 12 point impact socket if I needed to but haven't so far. Could also use heat and penetrating oil....
the ones i am referencing are the bolts that hold the caliper to the swivel hub. they are 15 mm, rusted to hell and not hex heads. page 886 of the D2 Workshop manual. |
I just did my brakes, and I had no issues removing any of the bolts with my socket set and a breaker bar. Just make sure you're using 6 or 12 point sockets as needed, don't mix those up. And if everything is super rusted, penetrating oil and a torch are your friends (but you probably already knew that!). Good luck!
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