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Demon
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4/18/2005
04:56:23
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Changed my rotors and pads over the weekend. Could not get one bleeder loose. Any suggestions for removing it without damaging the caliper?
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4/18/2005
08:34:54
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WD-40 - drown it several times..
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Demon
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4/18/2005
11:39:50
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Did that, even heated it with a propane torch. This baby is seized.
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mARC
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4/18/2005
12:34:37
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Looks like it's time to replace your caliper sir!
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Zach
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4/18/2005
17:31:50
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If you really want to, you can unbolt the caliper and bleed it from the bolt where the brake line comes in. Make sure to tilt it so all the air would come to that point.
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DB
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4/18/2005
21:04:31
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Question! Is it necessary to bleed the brake system out after changing pads and rotors? I thought you didn't have to, or am I missing something?
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.boB
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4/18/2005
21:08:31
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Use a real penetrating oil, not WD-40. My favorite is PB Blaster. Then do a couple of heat-cool cycles. Let the oil penetrate for a couple of days between cycles. Then use a hand impact wrench (not air or electric). If that fails, remove the caliper, drill out the bleeder, and use a thread repair designed for that - not Heli-Coil.
If all that fails, get a pair of rebuilt calipers.
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KJS
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4/18/2005
23:37:04
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no you are not missing anything DB you shouldn't have to bleed the brakes if the fluid is good, (meaning: no debris or discolored or spongey feeling when braking), i've changed lots of brake pads and shoes and have never bled the brakes when doing so.
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Demon
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4/18/2005
23:40:47
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Thanks for all the help. Thought of drilling or replacing caliper, but only as a last resort if there were better ideas.
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bob70
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4/19/2005
08:16:16
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I got a nice caliper with new caliper pins included from Napa for about $32 for my 94 5.2 4x4. the other places had similar prices but didn't come with the pins wich go about $5 or more a piece.
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DB
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4/27/2005
09:24:26
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Thanks KJS, I'm planning on replacing pads and rotors soon and didn't want to screw up.
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