Sears makes an excellent set of sockets that are specifically made for
taking off rusted bolts and nuts. I think they are called "extractors" but
i'm not sure - they come in a molded orange plastic case. they are
amazing - i used them on several bolts that had achieved unity with their
surroundings. the only danger is that you may snap off the head.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pallones" <ppallones@core.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:22 PM
Subject: stuck bolt
> This is kind of a TR6 question, even though it can apply to any car.
>
> I sent an e:mail a month or so ago asking about mechanic recommendations
in
> the Cleveland area for front brakes rebuild.
>
> Well, I ended up doing it myself (or at least 1/2 of it so far). I
managed to
> get the caliper off the passenger side, install new pistons/seals, pads,
and a
> new disc. Checked the run-out, end float - all looked good. "Hey - this
> isn't too tough!"
>
> Then I went to the drivers side.
>
> After a full can of PB Blaster, I still can't get the top caliper 3/4"
bolt
> out. I wrenched it, slugged it, impacted it, swore at it.... But it
won't
> budge. I'm afraid of rounding it off. I'm going to try a little heat
next
> (butane torch near the hub casting where the bolt threads are).
>
> Any other suggestions??
>
> Thanks,
>
> Phil Pallone
> 74TR6
> CF22155U
> (the British car show at the Fairlawn, Ohio Hilton this past Sunday was
very
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