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brake caliper Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Guest Anonymous Poster rubi_bubi@yahoo.com Apr 6, 2009, 10:30 AM Post #1 of 7 (1320 views) brake caliper Sign In  I have a 1995 Chevy S-10 pickup and want to install the front brake calipers. I have noticed the brake caliper bolts was rounded out and not able to loosen these with a 3/8" hex key. I have tried using the vice grips on the ends of bolt and does not loosen while it slips and slide off. Please help me how to get the caliper bolts off. Any suggestions? Thank You Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 6, 2009, 11:24 AM Post #2 of 7 (1314 views) Re: brake caliper Sign In This stuff is tricky to describe but I'll try what I would do: Make double sure that it's really 3/8th Allen hex - dig it out and look if needed. It could be a Torx headed caliper bolt - perhaps #45. Sometimes you can hammer in a sacrificial Allen or Torx that will remove the bolts. Sometimes using a metric size one larger will jam in just right for good grab OR an assortment of extractor gadgets are available specifically the outside "stud" type extractors in this case. Plain tapping inward on the bolt can help shock it free if close with a plain hammer. NO MATTER WHAT GETS THEM OUT GET NEW BOLTS OF COURSE, T Guest Anonymous Poster Apr 6, 2009, 11:40 AM Post #3 of 7 (1306 views) Re: brake caliper Sign In Thank You Tom! I will try what you have suggested. It is a 3/8inch hex key. Will try the next size up. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 6, 2009, 11:48 AM Post #4 of 7 (1300 views) Re: brake caliper Sign In In SAE sized next size won't even be close. Try a metric something or torx that's close. You can also use hardened bolts if you have an assortment - have two nuts on the threads of the bolt and hammer it in - then with the double nuts tightened to each other the inside one will be stuck to work like an "make your own Allen wrench. Some rounded/rusted crap like this take all kinds of imagination. I've gound down a tool that was too large to just the slightest too large for one time use too. Anything that works will do for a one time problem like this. Good luck, T Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Apr 6, 2009, 3:16 PM Post #5 of 7 (1295 views) Re: brake caliper Sign In I think those are 10mm hex. Loren SW Washington Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 7, 2009, 3:25 AM Post #6 of 7 (1289 views) Re: brake caliper Sign In That would sure explain the difficulty! T Guest Anonymous Poster Apr 7, 2009, 7:40 PM Post #7 of 7 (1279 views) Re: brake caliper Sign In A pipe wrench on the end of the bolt head should loosen it. Once it grabs you'll be able to get enough torque on it to loosen it   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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