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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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I was tightening everything up after installing my new pads and the bolt that holds the caliper in place at the bottom snapped off. You kow the bolt that screws into bottom of the mounting bracket. Tried to use a dremel and screw remover to no avail. So what should I do?
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Take it to a machine shop and have them remove the broken bolt, then go to a honda dealership and buy a new one.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Maybe find a used bracket and bolt from somebody parting out their car.
It might be expensive to have a machine shop remove the bolt.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Default Re: broke my brake?

Or try that kit from Sears, I forgot what it is called but it is used to take out broken bolts/screws.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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I tried the kit from sear's, I couldn't get it out. I think I'll try a machine shop. Geez, how expensive could it be to remove 1 freakin' bolt, right?
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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you would be suprised and keep in mind junkyards just taking a caliper from another car
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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Even with the whole bolt stuck (just the head snapped off) in the caliper I can remove the whole caliper?
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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take some pics for better help
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