How do I get the caliper bolt out?

Question

I need to change my brake pads but when I saw that the last guy messed up the caliper bolts and I could'nt remove them You can't unscrew them. They where striped so the wrench just slides around it. so how do I remove them. Thank You

I drive and 1997 Acura CL

Answer 1

You can try 1st using a little heat and see if they can be removed that way, otherwise, depending on what type of vehicle you have( you didnt say), the caliper bracket can just be changed or the spindle would need to be changed. Another option would be to have a professional drill out the broken bolt and use a "heli-coil" which replaces the old threads.

Answer 2

try a small pipe wrench. maybe sears has a cinch wrench that will handle the torque on something like this. and it also might be possible to grind opposite sides of the bolt head so you can get an adjustable wrench onto it and have some grip.

Answer 3

i would buy new bolts. then i would use visegrip on old ones to get them out. u might try hitting them with a little solvent like pb blaster or wd 40. another option is to cut a groove in them with hacksaw and use screw driver on them. i am going to assume that for this caliper, only one bolt comes out, the other acts like a hinge.
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Answer 4

there are many way,s to remove stripped hardware, each depend,s on the application........if you have room....left hand drill bit,s,e-z out bolt extractor,s,vice grip locking plier,s etc.......most will ruin hardware....but sound,s like your,s is all ready ruined.....check with any tool distributor,s.......they,ll have a selection of option,s.........hope this help,s....good luck!

Answer 5

A Real bummer......without a specific kind of car etc. I'd say you have to get down and dirty with a pair of " Vice-Grip" pliers.

Answer 6

you can't find someone who can