Rear brake replacement gone bad...
#11
Take a small screwdriver and clean the hole out before starting. Tap a ⅜ extension in there with a hammer and you'll probably have good luck. If it doesn't want to loosen try to tighten it a bit just to crack it loose. I usually have good luck with those. Unless of course the last guy in there was in a hurry and cross threaded it. (thinking "not my problem, the next guy can deal with it")
#12
The 3/8" extension I tried fits pretty loosely... When I start to turn I can feel it start to want to lift out. If I don't put pressure on it, it will turn right out. I think someone else tried and went, oh well, the next guy will have to worry about it. I shot it with some PB Power Blast and I'm hoping that will help.
The funny part is, I went to the local parts store quite a few times on this project. The last time I was in there I said, "Who wants to bet I have to come back for the fill plug." I never even looked for it before I said that...
The funny part is, I went to the local parts store quite a few times on this project. The last time I was in there I said, "Who wants to bet I have to come back for the fill plug." I never even looked for it before I said that...
#13
#14
Very nice! I'm pretty familiar with that view! I just wish my fill plug was that square. I'll try to get a pic of mine next time I'm under there. It looks more like a hex head.
#15
If its too stripped, sometimes theres just enough edge to grab with vice grips.
#16
#17
know anybody with a star-bit set?
#18
I think I could probably find one. One of my co-workers has a set to remove damaged bolts, he just has to find it...
#19
I just had the same problem with the sliders. Three out of four were in so bad that I had to cut the heads off with a hacksaw to salvage the rubber boot. Well worth the money for two new brackets, 4 pins and a lot of jelly!
#20
I got my new brackets and bolts while I was on vacation. Just got them installed and they worked wonderfully! I'm so glad that's done!
All I have left is the stupid differential plug to remove.
All I have left is the stupid differential plug to remove.