Archived Trick for Front Brake Caliper Removal

[bigflatdaddy]

2003 - just broke professional quality socket trying to remove front brake caliper. No torch available. Anybody got any ideas..... ??



Thanks - PAul

 

[rweis]

I just did my 2002 front brakes.



I split a Craftsmsn socket, then went to my local real auto parts store and asked them.



I bought a 1/2" S&K socket to do the job. However, Tom (parts guy and race builder) said DC and other mfg are using nylon to thread lock bolts. If I still had trouble then gently heat the area where the bolt threads are to soften the nylon and it will come right out.



I tried the brute force method once more and it came out with the 1/2" professional socket.



When I do my rear brakes I am going to do the heat method. He said a propane torch will do it. Gentle heat.



Tom said some U Joints are only nylon sealed in, no bolts or other retainers, so the stuff is pretty tough.



Heat will soften it though.



Bob Weis

 

[B.G. Smith]

2003 - just broke professional quality socket trying to remove front brake caliper. No torch available. Anybody got any ideas..... ??



Thanks - PAul

Are you trying to remove the caliper or the bracket that it fastens to? The caliper retaining fasteners should be either socket head hex or torx drive bolts. bg

 

[bigflatdaddy]

Just got em' loose. Guess I just needed to toss on my Harley Davidson hat and the attitude that goes with it. 18" breaker bar and a size 13 bood didn't hurt either.



Anti-sieze compound for next time.



Thanks - Paul