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    Help me, my nuts are frozen

    So, not entirely accurate, as I think it is a bolt, but they are frozen just the same.

    I'm replacing my rotors and I am trying to get my caliper mount off, but the bolt is frozen. I've tried a little WD40, but it didn't seem to help. I have an extra long ratchet set, so that shouldn't be an issue (can't get any longer). I've read about using a pocket torch, but I'm just not too excited about opening a flame on my car.

    Anybody have any thoughts?

    Thanks
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    CRL baby.

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      Don't use WD40. Go get some PB Blaster. Spray it then let it soak for a bit.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by kccougar View Post
        Don't use WD40. Go get some PB Blaster. Spray it then let it soak for a bit.
        Yup. Soak the sucker. PB Blaster is the stuff. You can always add a pipe to slide over the wrench for additional torque.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Surfah View Post
          Yup. Soak the sucker. PB Blaster is the stuff. You can always add a pipe to slide over the wrench for additional torque.
          When I'm changing my pads I've got very little room to work with the wrench so I typically use a hard rubber mallet and hit the end of the wrench. This works wonders, at least for my car.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Eddie Jones View Post
            When I'm changing my pads I've got very little room to work with the wrench so I typically use a hard rubber mallet and hit the end of the wrench. This works wonders, at least for my car.
            I have used this method with success on my brake caliper bolts.
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            • #7
              I agree with all of the above. If the PB Blaster doesn't work, don't be afraid to put some heat to it.
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                Originally posted by FN Phat View Post
                I agree with all of the above. If the PB Blaster doesn't work, don't be afraid to put some heat to it.
                That is my problem, I AM afraid to put heat to it. I'm gonna try the PB Blaster and see how that goes.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by doctorcoug View Post
                  That is my problem, I AM afraid to put heat to it. I'm gonna try the PB Blaster and see how that goes.
                  A little heat wont hurt anything around your brakes. What kind of car is it? If it is still froze up by this weekend send me a pm and I will go up there and give you a hand.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Eddie Jones View Post
                    When I'm changing my pads I've got very little room to work with the wrench so I typically use a hard rubber mallet and hit the end of the wrench. This works wonders, at least for my car.
                    Originally posted by SoCalCoug View Post
                    I have used this method with success on my brake caliper bolts.
                    Originally posted by FN Phat View Post
                    I agree with all of the above. If the PB Blaster doesn't work, don't be afraid to put some heat to it.
                    So you all agree - its a good idea to hammer your bolt -- and really put some heat into it -- in an attempt to get your nuts off.

                    Good to know.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by falafel View Post
                      So you all agree - its a good idea to hammer your bolt -- and really put some heat into it -- in an attempt to get your nuts off.

                      Good to know.
                      Only as a last resort. First, try using that lube stuff.
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