Are there any tricks for un-doing seized bolts?? the bolts on my front brake calipers have completly seized, they aren't rusty just won't move.
I am using socket and wrench .
The bolt does move but makes a noise that is kind of like stripping metal .
Thanks in advance
Please advise
2007-01-05 00:40:36 · 9 answers · asked by raj_sharmausa@yahoo.com 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's all about leverage. Use a longer wrench, breaker bar or impact gun. Might not hurt to let some penetrating lube soak in for a while either. The horrible sound you are hearing is rust scraping on rust. It shouldn't be a real problem and does indicate the bolt is at least moving. You can't cross-thread a bolt coming out, only going in.
2007-01-05 00:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend 2 or 3 bucks on some penetrating oil/spray
Spray it on and let it set in for 5 mins
Go back and spray again and let set for 5 more mins
Wipe off excess and use your same tools to get those bolts off
Save money
Replace brakes
The noise you hear will go away after spraying
That's the cheapest route
2007-01-05 02:20:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the socket and wrench on the bolt then get a friend to whack the socket with a hammer as you are undoing the bolt the shock usually breaks the seal on the bolt.
2007-01-05 00:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look just below the bolts there is a 2ND set that will remove the mounting bracket as well now go to a parts store and get a new caliper it should come with the bracket for that car and replace it and you're done after you bleed the system of course
Honda's are famous for this one
2007-01-05 01:28:07 · answer #4 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to be carefull with the over turning, the stripping metal sound could be you cross threading the hole and trust me you dont want to do that, you#ll never get the bolts back in if you do that.
i had the same problem on my car and i had to drill out the old bolts and put self tapping (slightly oversized) bolts back in.
2007-01-05 00:46:55 · answer #5 · answered by Rumble 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good impact wrench with a tight fitting hex socket will probably break them free. Maybe it's time to invest in a quality electric impact wrench from Milwaukee Tools (below).
http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category1_27_40027_-1_189339_362
2007-01-05 01:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda Civic Caliper
2016-10-18 04:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use heat. heat a round the the bolt and it shode come rigth out
2007-01-05 02:40:30 · answer #8 · answered by adam coon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray penetrating oil, bigger ratchet or breaker bar, work it in and out a little at a time.Heat is a good tool if availible
2007-01-05 00:46:40 · answer #9 · answered by vincent c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋