Brake problems

[doug brandin]

Hey fellow trac'ers, I need so0me help. '05 with 54000 miles; first time to change brakes. Cannot loosen mounting bolts. Are they righty or lefty? They are 16mm, right? What do you do to loosen them? I've already tried WD-40 and they are beginning to round off. Not room for wrench, except socket

 

[EddieS'04]

Are you talking about the caliper bolts or the bracket?

They are both lefty loosey.

The bracket bolts have lok-tite on them. you may have to heat them or get a long breaker bar. To get them loose.

 

[swshawaii]

I've already tried WD-40 and they are beginning to round off.

Use a six point socket whenever it's possible.

 

[EddieS'04]

Steve is right, 6 point only. The bracket bolts is no place for a 12point socket.

I have very few 12 points. Most of my 12 points are small cheapies. I buy 6 point sockets. Saves a ton of headachs...

 

[brian brown 3]

Great advise guys!



at this point,, just play it dumb and take it to a shop to "have my pads replaced".. get the special...hahah



Brian B

 

[Doug H]

Changing the pads and rotors is so easy. You must be talking about the caliper bracket bolts. It is the normal "lefty lousy" and "righty tighty". Just give the wrench a couple of whacks with the hammer and they will come loose. I torqued mine back one but can't recall the ft lbs. I'll look it up for you in you need the info.



Doug in NC