2001 Trailblazer Front Caliper Removal
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2001 Trailblazer Front Caliper Removal
Hey everyone,
I'm looking for some guidance on how to remove the top, front caliper bracket/mount bolt. I have exhausted everything I know. Because of the extremely limited clearance, I can't get a straight shot at it with my breaker bar. I can get a socket on it if I turn the wheel and use my jack to compress the suspension, but it's still not a straight shot. So, using an impact wrench/universal joint, wobble extensions, crow feet wrench/socket/socket-to-wrench adapter, etc, has got me nowhere.
I can't even get the bolt to budge, mostly because I can't get enough torque on it.
Does anyone else have any ideas here? I don't have access to a torch either.
Your quick responses would be appreciated!
Tom
I'm looking for some guidance on how to remove the top, front caliper bracket/mount bolt. I have exhausted everything I know. Because of the extremely limited clearance, I can't get a straight shot at it with my breaker bar. I can get a socket on it if I turn the wheel and use my jack to compress the suspension, but it's still not a straight shot. So, using an impact wrench/universal joint, wobble extensions, crow feet wrench/socket/socket-to-wrench adapter, etc, has got me nowhere.
I can't even get the bolt to budge, mostly because I can't get enough torque on it.
Does anyone else have any ideas here? I don't have access to a torch either.
Your quick responses would be appreciated!
Tom
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i simply went a bought a fresh 18MM closed end wrench, and wiggled it in there. Placed another wrench on the end for leverage and wham it was off
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finally got it. borrowed a regular breaker bar and piece of pipe instead of my ratcheting breaker bar. Didn't have the pipe on hand before either. Took a LOT of torque. Tried the combo wrench/pipe but it was flexing the open end.
I hope the other side isn't so hard.
I just had the wheel bearing replaced, so it must have been the shop that torqued it on so tight.
I hope the other side isn't so hard.
I just had the wheel bearing replaced, so it must have been the shop that torqued it on so tight.
Last edited by tommy3678; 11-14-2010 at 06:10 PM.
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