Phil......Heat works wonders sometimes,,, Heat it up and then spray some PB
on it,,,, it may suck it in as it cools down,,also tapping on the bolt head
with a hammer as it's cooling, then heat it up again and try the wrench on
it.... Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pallones" <ppallones@core.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 8:22 PM
Subject: stuck bolt
> This is kind of a TR6 question, even though it can apply to any car.
>
> I sent an e:mail a month or so ago asking about mechanic recommendations
> in
> the Cleveland area for front brakes rebuild.
>
> Well, I ended up doing it myself (or at least 1/2 of it so far). I
> managed to
> get the caliper off the passenger side, install new pistons/seals, pads,
> and a
> new disc. Checked the run-out, end float - all looked good. "Hey - this
> isn't too tough!"
>
> Then I went to the drivers side.
>
> After a full can of PB Blaster, I still can't get the top caliper 3/4"
> bolt
> out. I wrenched it, slugged it, impacted it, swore at it.... But it
> won't
> budge. I'm afraid of rounding it off. I'm going to try a little heat
> next
> (butane torch near the hub casting where the bolt threads are).
>
> Any other suggestions??
>
> Thanks,
>
> Phil Pallone
> 74TR6
> CF22155U
> (the British car show at the Fairlawn, Ohio Hilton this past Sunday was
> very
> nice!)
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