I have to change my rear wheel bearings to pass inspection. I can't get the caliper bracket bolt loose. I have tried a breaker bar. Banged it with a mini sledge hammer and nothing but an almost stripped bolt and a busted 15mm socket. I know if I strip it. The whole control arm is going to have to come out. I have soaked it in PB Blaster although I don't think it will do any good since the bolt threads are not exposed. Any suggestions or should I keep banging on it until I bust all of my knuckles? Has anyone else had this issue?Seized Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
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candybonne
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Seized Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
I have to change my rear wheel bearings to pass inspection. I can't get the caliper bracket bolt loose. I have tried a breaker bar. Banged it with a mini sledge hammer and nothing but an almost stripped bolt and a busted 15mm socket. I know if I strip it. The whole control arm is going to have to come out. I have soaked it in PB Blaster although I don't think it will do any good since the bolt threads are not exposed. Any suggestions or should I keep banging on it until I bust all of my knuckles? Has anyone else had this issue?1988 Chevy C1500 "The Killer Truck" - All New Monroe Suspension, Basement Built Hella E55 HID Projectors and Gen 3 Ballasts,LED Tails, Bought it with Family Dollar Camo Paint all over it - 288K Awaiting Transplant on the 383 Stroker Donor's List
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 155k- No passenger seat. No mods yet Needs a Fuel Pump Module? Too fast and cheap to say goodbye.
2000 Olds Intrigue 160k "MOFO" - It got its name in my backyard it's the only name it answers to. Worst POS ever created by GM. I will fix it though. Overheats randomly. Great for slow roasting turkeys.
2000 SSEI "Money Pit" - It has grown on me and I need a family car. Might as well be supercharged. No mods. Just tryin to keep it movin without pushin.
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 155k- No passenger seat. No mods yet Needs a Fuel Pump Module? Too fast and cheap to say goodbye.
2000 Olds Intrigue 160k "MOFO" - It got its name in my backyard it's the only name it answers to. Worst POS ever created by GM. I will fix it though. Overheats randomly. Great for slow roasting turkeys.
2000 SSEI "Money Pit" - It has grown on me and I need a family car. Might as well be supercharged. No mods. Just tryin to keep it movin without pushin.
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crash93ssei
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Re: Seized Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
Biggest thing I would say is make sure you are using a 6 point socket and not a 12 point.
Ryan
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candybonne
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Re: Seized Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
Thanks! I got it off eventually. I always tend to forget that paitence is key when using PB Blaster. It works wonders. Stumbled into a brake job too. I refuse to put back on crappy stuff. So it'l be up in the air for two days. 
1988 Chevy C1500 "The Killer Truck" - All New Monroe Suspension, Basement Built Hella E55 HID Projectors and Gen 3 Ballasts,LED Tails, Bought it with Family Dollar Camo Paint all over it - 288K Awaiting Transplant on the 383 Stroker Donor's List
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 155k- No passenger seat. No mods yet Needs a Fuel Pump Module? Too fast and cheap to say goodbye.
2000 Olds Intrigue 160k "MOFO" - It got its name in my backyard it's the only name it answers to. Worst POS ever created by GM. I will fix it though. Overheats randomly. Great for slow roasting turkeys.
2000 SSEI "Money Pit" - It has grown on me and I need a family car. Might as well be supercharged. No mods. Just tryin to keep it movin without pushin.
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 155k- No passenger seat. No mods yet Needs a Fuel Pump Module? Too fast and cheap to say goodbye.
2000 Olds Intrigue 160k "MOFO" - It got its name in my backyard it's the only name it answers to. Worst POS ever created by GM. I will fix it though. Overheats randomly. Great for slow roasting turkeys.
2000 SSEI "Money Pit" - It has grown on me and I need a family car. Might as well be supercharged. No mods. Just tryin to keep it movin without pushin.
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Ryan from Ohio
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Re: Seized Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
Got an impact? Even the cordless one like a drill.
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candybonne
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Re: Seized Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
Nope I need an impact. I kinda enjoy the upper body work out though.
1988 Chevy C1500 "The Killer Truck" - All New Monroe Suspension, Basement Built Hella E55 HID Projectors and Gen 3 Ballasts,LED Tails, Bought it with Family Dollar Camo Paint all over it - 288K Awaiting Transplant on the 383 Stroker Donor's List
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 155k- No passenger seat. No mods yet Needs a Fuel Pump Module? Too fast and cheap to say goodbye.
2000 Olds Intrigue 160k "MOFO" - It got its name in my backyard it's the only name it answers to. Worst POS ever created by GM. I will fix it though. Overheats randomly. Great for slow roasting turkeys.
2000 SSEI "Money Pit" - It has grown on me and I need a family car. Might as well be supercharged. No mods. Just tryin to keep it movin without pushin.
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 155k- No passenger seat. No mods yet Needs a Fuel Pump Module? Too fast and cheap to say goodbye.
2000 Olds Intrigue 160k "MOFO" - It got its name in my backyard it's the only name it answers to. Worst POS ever created by GM. I will fix it though. Overheats randomly. Great for slow roasting turkeys.
2000 SSEI "Money Pit" - It has grown on me and I need a family car. Might as well be supercharged. No mods. Just tryin to keep it movin without pushin.
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Ryan from Ohio
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Re: Seized Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
I understand, but the multiple fast shocks will break it loose before shear force.
Got any heat to put on it? I use a plumbing torch. You can pick those up fairly cheap at Lowes/Home depot maybe even Walmart...?
Got any heat to put on it? I use a plumbing torch. You can pick those up fairly cheap at Lowes/Home depot maybe even Walmart...?
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Re: Seized Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
I believe he got it out.
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Re: Seized Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
He got it out but still some good advice for anyone with a stubborn bolt here.
Roger.
Roger.