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Can't get the 2 bolts holding the caliper to the spindle out =(

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Can't get the 2 bolts holding the caliper to the spindle out =(

Tried some WD40, tried some PB Blaster, and its still tough as nails to get out. Do I just keep spraying the **** out of it with PB Blaster and hope that it loosens up, or is there anything else you guys have to suggest?

Oh, and I do have the entire spindle assembly off the car.

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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put a closed end wrench on them and hit with a hammer.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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use a johnny bar, or heat. just watch you don't damage the caliper or break the bolt
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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I used an impact driver the great neck one from autozone worked. The top pops off to have a 1/2" drive toss a socket on there and grab a sledge and start wackin lol
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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18" Rachet. Works everytime.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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get a metal pipe slide it over the rachet end, will work for sure

i have a 20" or so piece of metal pipe in my shed thats helped me get 100's of stubborn bolts, works everytime
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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+1 for added torque bars, also you might want to try some heat.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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I snapped mine when I used heat and a breaker bar. The salt they use here in the winter is not kind to bolts. I tried using an extractor with no success, so I bought a used knuckle and new bolts. I also put liberal amounts of anti seize so it wont be a problem in the future.
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