brake caliper issue

69rangerf100 · Post by **69rangerf100** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:07 pm

ok i know that his is a ford site and i am a true ford person but my daily driver is a 1998 honda accord. here is my issue i was trying to replace my rear brake pads and one of the bolts is stripped to hell. does any one have any suggestions on how to get the bolt out.

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:35 pm

can you get to the head of the bolt with vise grips?

69rangerf100 · Post by **69rangerf100** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:04 pm

yeah i can but it just strips it more

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:13 pm

you could try spraying down the threads with some pb blaster and let it soak.

69rangerf100 · Post by **69rangerf100** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:26 am

that is the only problem the threads are covered by the boot and the casing of the caliper

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:59 pm

well you may end up melting that rubber boot but i guess you could try some heat on it.