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Seized caliper bolt desperation
doris:
Thanks RRB......... your attention has kept me sane, even if the thing is still not off.
I have now split the caliper, to leave 2 lobes in the way of the hub, have pivoted the caliper up on the uppermost (b*****d) bolt, and ground off the lobe of the caliper that was still in the way.
The Hub is now off!!
Unfortunately, the bolt is still seized, even after filing flats on it for a spanner and swearing at it all morning.
I now have access to the rear of the bolt, and can attack it from another angle.
Damon
doris:
THE BOLT IS OUT AND THE AXLE IS INTACT!!!! WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!
Bust 3 drill bits drilling in to the rear of the bolt once the hub was off, heated it up again and drowned it in plus gas whilst hot thinking it would suck some in as it cooled, grabbed the head with a small pair of stilsons and it eventually moved.
It was F tight all the way out though.
Have to order a new caliper tomorrow now. Do I have to do them in pairs??!!! I don't think I could face a fight with the other side so soon.
Many Thanks once again for all your encouragements and advice........... we have overcome.
Damon
clbarclay:
--- Quote from: "doris" ---THE BOLT IS OUT AND THE AXLE IS INTACT!!!! WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!
--- End quote ---
Theres nothing quite like the satisfaction of finally getting the better of a stubbon bolt, savor it.
hobbit:
If your other calipre is working ok, you dont have to change them both, best get the bad side done and up and running first then test the vehicle on the road and see if it stops straight
Range Rover Blues:
Meanwhile you need to beat the remains of the bolt into a thin sheet of scrap. Trust me, it's very satisfying :wink:
Glad you got it sorted. I'd suggest soaking the other side in diesel or plus gas for a couple of weeks before you attempt it. Even if you just take the bolts out and grease them up, best not leave it until it needs doing.
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