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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Gorilla for hire? Problem removing caliper from mount
I'm having a really hard time getting my Brembo calipers out of the mounts. Does anyone have a recommendation for this? Liquid wrench maybe? I've tried using my Impact Driver with no success.

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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Have you tried using a break bar to get more leverage?
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Breaker bar is what you need.
 
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I would spray with wd-40, or pb blaster and let it sit for a few min, then grab the breaker bar and get to work.
 
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remember....lefty loosie, righty tighty

and NOT your own left & right, but whichever the bolt is facing and go by its left & right.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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^^^its easier to say clockwise tightens and counter loosens it.
 
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^^^ yeah that works too whichever the OP likes better , but also in respect to the whichever the bolt is facing. Just wanted to emphasize that since I've seen many people make that mistake.
 
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^^^ yeah that works too whichever the OP likes better , but also in respect to the whichever the bolt is facing. Just wanted to emphasize that since I've seen many people make that mistake.
I know and ive made that mistake once in a while when im not paying attention to the wratchet.
 
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You guys are correct only if it is a right hand thread bolt
 
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You guys are correct only if it is a right hand thread bolt
you are correct sir! ive rarely seen ones go the other way but it had its reasons.
 
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Make sure your turning the right way, PB blaster, and breaker bar. You should be good.
 
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Originally Posted by Deezflip
^^^ yeah that works too whichever the OP likes better , but also in respect to the whichever the bolt is facing. Just wanted to emphasize that since I've seen many people make that mistake.
^ Good point
I've seen that posted here before wrt caliper bolts, which face away from you.
 
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I'm pushing down if im facing the caliper with the bolt facing away from me. Haven't tried a breaker bar yet... maybe this weekend. Can't believe my impact driver didn't work.
 
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You guys are correct only if it is a right hand thread bolt
Yea, those left handed bolts sure get you when you aren't expecting them... But that's why they have left handed wrenches...
 
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