Seized bolt on Brake Caliper

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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Default Seized bolt on Brake Caliper

Ive used brake cleaner, wd40, and a d-mn hammer, and yes, a 17mm socket. any ideas on how to get it off, the 2 bolts on the back of the brake caliper on a 90 civic si hatch. Anything other then torching it... thanks
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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Default Re: Seized bolt on Brake Caliper (Hatch1990SI)

Are they the bolts attaching the caliper to the bracket? If it is, break out an impact and some PB blaster.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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It's the bolts holding the caliper onto the rotor.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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Heat them up carefully, dont melt the little plastic boot.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Take it to a shop to impact it off and then hand tighten it.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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Get some liquid wrench, spray it on, tap on it a little bit. Then try taking it off in a few minutes. Liquid wrench works alot better.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Default Re: Seized bolt on Brake Caliper (Autoworks)

36" breaker bar and nuts off
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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for the 36" breaker, sounds good, but make sure you have a good quality socket that fits it tightly.

in my experience, the pb blaster works better for rusted stuff than liquid wrench
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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yeah use a 6 point socket instead of 12. 12 suck. good luck
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