brake caliper removal problem

hondo · 09-20-2009

i was doing my brakes on my 06 civic sedan lx. i did the driver side first and everything goes fine. i proceed to the passenger side i remove the top bolt on the caliper, and notice it was very difficult to remove, but i got it off. then i proceeded to the bottom bolt and it would not budge. i worked on the one bolt for about 2 hours and no love.

anyone have this same problem? or just any info at all

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gearbox · 09-20-2009

did you try some sprays like pb blaster or liquid wrench?

hondo · 09-20-2009

i haven't even heard of those. i tried wd-40, are they similar

gearbox · 09-20-2009

yeah wd40 is like the stupid version that doesnt work.

hondo · 09-20-2009

ok thanks a-lot.

Deksinjo · 09-22-2009

Just take long bar and upgrade on your wrench with 6 angle ( don't try multiangle it wheel destroy your bolt head) and take off.

Next time don't put anything on bolt, remove rust and tight to recommended torque.

michaelross · 09-29-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearbox

yeah wd40 is like the stupid version that doesnt work.

Yeah works like crap.. Used it when i was trying to remove my brake caliper.. that type of lube did not really work at all.