Caliper Bolt Head Stripped

[DTro]

I'm ready to give up and turn it over to a pro.

Soaked it with PB

Tried Vice Grips

Tried Easy Out Sockets

Any suggestions for an easy fix?

[Alagnak]

Use the correct 6pt socket every time from the beginning ;-)

Or, just bring it over across the street tomorrow between 9:15 and 11 and I can probably get it out for you. Make sure you buy a replacement for it prior to coming over.

You could cut a slot in the top. I know you don't want to put heat to it because of the rubber boot there but it might only take a tiny bit.

[DTro]

Yeah I was going to torch it but was concerned about the boot.

Thanks for the offer, I might take you up on that. I don't think I can make it happen tomorrow though. Maybe sometime later this week or next.

[CAMAN]

Hit the head with a hammer a couple times

[Alagnak]

I'll be there mon/tue till 3:15, wed till 6pm, thurs until like 9pm. You could just drop it off anytime too if you only had a second and couldn't wait.

[DTro]

Cool, thanks!

[DTro]

Thanks again for your help, just needed a good welder and a BFH I guess.

Stupid winter and salt....

[Alagnak]

Thanks again for your help, just needed a good welder and a BFH I guess.

Stupid winter and salt....

LOL. Yep. No problem. I couldn't live without a welder or BFH. Pc of cake. Would have really been faster and easier if the lift wasn't taken! Too old for that crouchin down/laying down/creeper garbage. ;-)

[DTro]

LOL @ me

It only took me an hour (and finally the help of the Google) to figure out the piston turns back in and doesn't push.

But before then a couple of tools might have taken flight.

[JOHNBIGDOG]

LOL @ me

It only took me an hour (and finally the help of the Google) to figure out the piston turns back in and doesn't push.

But before then a couple of tools might have taken flight.

I like the people that you tell that their rear brakes require replacing, "Oh Yeah I'll take care of that." Next week it will be back in the shop....

No offense meant tword you btw.