bucketep91 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 attempted to change my front brake pads today and ive threaded 1 of the 12mm bolts on the caliper, ive tried to file it down at both sides and grab it with mold grips but its not budging, any ideas or am i going to have to get a new caliper? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 dosent look to hopefull mate, is it stuck in, got any pics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 dosent look to hopefull mate, is it stuck in, got any pics?jammed rite in, its not budging, didnt even get a half turn on it think thats why that side was worn more than the other. its the top 1 as i say I've filed down at both sides and set about it with mold grips but it wont budge atall just keeps threading away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 have you tried putting some heat into it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 have you tried putting some heat into it?no ill give it a go i. i dont have much left of the head on the bolt to be honest so even if i can get it loose i might not get it tightened againthanks for the quick reply bud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee_EP82 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DAMAGED-BOLT-REMOVER...93%3A1|294%3A50These are good for rounded bolts we use a similar kit at work and works a treat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 thought i might need a new 1, f*ckin pain in the ass these brakes lol. its the drivers sidethanks bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 im a fanny! and why did no1 tell me u only need to undo 1 of the 2 12mm bolts and then the calliper lifts up for the pads to go in loljob done anyway and thanks for every1s help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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