01roushnj

ok so i need new brake pads badly.....like its almost donw to bare caliper and no pad. So my pads came in and i decided i was going to do the whole thing myself being that it is extremely unsafe to drive my car right now. So i took the front right wheel off. I then figured out that i would need a 12mm socket or wrench to remove the first bolt. After cursing and endless effort the bolt refused to give. Now I need suggestions on what I should do, because when i brake I can hear the metal grinding.

92stang

First of all is it the correct socket? If it is heat up the bolt with a torch or portable torch what ever get it red hot then try turnining it.

kubball2005

I second the heating method. I used that when taking the driveshaft off for my gears.

GodAmGT00

I had the same problem with the Caliper mounting bracket on my Driver's side... I used Breaker bars, air tools, and heat and still wouldn't come off.. Thankfully, that rotor wasn't too worn, as it was replaced last year due to a caliper blow out...

Heat is probably your best bet..

Did you already get the Caliper out of the mounting bracket?? It's a pain sometimes w/ the Floating calipers.. Too many components..

JT
95 Eagle Talon TSi AWD - 12.7 @ 103mph (R.I.P.)
00 Mustang GT - Too Slow to Race, so far....