Removing Caliper Bolts ....Ugh!
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Removing Caliper Bolts ....Ugh!
Ive seen lots of posts wrt the correct tools for removing calipers and pads. I am trying to remove brembo ABS calipers on 2008 FLHTCI. I'm using a 12 pt 10mm 3/8" socket and I can't seem to break em loose. Even added a 18" pipe to the drive for more leverage but it felt like I was yeilding the corners on the bolt so I stopped until I asked here. Addiing chrome calipers and need originals off for the upgrade. Any tips tricks or advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Ive seen lots of posts wrt the correct tools for removing calipers and pads. I am trying to remove brembo ABS calipers on 2008 FLHTCI. I'm using a 12 pt 10mm 3/8" socket and I can't seem to break em loose. Even added a 18" pipe to the drive for more leverage but it felt like I was yeilding the corners on the bolt so I stopped until I asked here. Addiing chrome calipers and need originals off for the upgrade. Any tips tricks or advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Thansk for all the replys.....
Geesh, tried rapping with hammer at the end of the drive, using Craftsman 12 pt 10mm socket and sure I'm twisting lefty loosey, none of the 4 bolts have budged. hey Slothy I'm in Flint so maybe I'll take ya up on your offer. But now I'm thinking about heat......probably destroy the seals but I'm sending back for cores any way. Gotta get 'em off somehow.cuz I already got the new ones on the bench. Now I'm concerned if I destroy the heads it would be tough to even drill em and eazy out em. This shouldn't be so hard....
Geesh, tried rapping with hammer at the end of the drive, using Craftsman 12 pt 10mm socket and sure I'm twisting lefty loosey, none of the 4 bolts have budged. hey Slothy I'm in Flint so maybe I'll take ya up on your offer. But now I'm thinking about heat......probably destroy the seals but I'm sending back for cores any way. Gotta get 'em off somehow.cuz I already got the new ones on the bench. Now I'm concerned if I destroy the heads it would be tough to even drill em and eazy out em. This shouldn't be so hard....
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Id be careful of pulling the aluminum out of the caliper with the threads. Try putting a little heat on the end of the bolt that pokes out of the inside of the caliper, it may have a red locktite on there. The heat will melt the locktite, if you pull the threads out you will need to buy new calipers.