06-06-2007, 01:14 PM
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Quick Help, Brake Caliper
I need to get my caliper off, so i can "desqueek" my brakes... I got everything i need (except a c clamp, but i'll make do) but when i remove the bottom bolt from the caliper, it only moves like an inch forward, then locks on something... it won't go anywhere, except back to where it was.
What the hell is going on? suggestions?
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06-06-2007, 01:30 PM
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I'm pretty much Awesome!
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ur uber ghey yo!
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06-06-2007, 01:32 PM
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intriguing... but not an answer...
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06-06-2007, 01:36 PM
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I'm pretty much Awesome!
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j/k I have no idea b/c i still have to get my brakes and rotors changed. You know I luv ya my little future travel buddy to ASS that I'm going to annoy so bad u'll wish you never decided to travel with me there.  |
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06-06-2007, 01:51 PM
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636 whp
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your avatar is hilarious
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06-06-2007, 02:26 PM
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Keepin it Real
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how bout you remove the other bolt?
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06-06-2007, 03:15 PM
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i beat it with a hammer till it came off... apparently the salt rusted some parts till they didn't move. everything is lubed up and quiet again.
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06-06-2007, 03:43 PM
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Keepin it Real
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so you didnt change pads or anything?
i have to do all four corners on my car once i get to ohio tomorrow.
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06-06-2007, 03:58 PM
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no. the pads are relatively new.. only about a year on them...
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06-06-2007, 04:04 PM
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Keepin it Real
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what lube did you use?
pun intended.
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06-06-2007, 04:50 PM
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i just asked around and used the most recommended kind.
autozone sells it "Disc Brake Quiet" its a big pink plastic tube. cost 3.99. You put it on where the pads contact the caliper, let it set for about 20 minutes (or 40 in my case) and then put it back on like normal.
As for the control arm bushings, i just gave them a good shot of lithium grease. it quieted them down pretty good. If those keep squeaking like they have (every 1.5 years or so) i'll go through and replace them w/ polyurethane ones, and give em a good throughout greasing when i do.
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06-07-2007, 10:07 AM
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V.I.P. Punching Bag
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cherrington17
autozone sells it "Disc Brake Quiet" its a big pink plastic tube. cost 3.99
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shit, dont your g/f get a say in the matter, you bastard!! 
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06-07-2007, 11:22 AM
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GLS member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Satsuriku
shit, dont your g/f get a say in the matter, you bastard!! |
WD40 is still the best for that. 
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