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cherrington17
06-06-2007, 01:14 PM
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?
p1mptress
06-06-2007, 01:30 PM
ur uber ghey yo!
cherrington17
06-06-2007, 01:32 PM
intriguing... but not an answer...
p1mptress
06-06-2007, 01:36 PM
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. :lol:
[ion] C2
06-06-2007, 01:51 PM
your avatar is hilarious
jackal2000
06-06-2007, 02:26 PM
how bout you remove the other bolt?
cherrington17
06-06-2007, 03:15 PM
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.
jackal2000
06-06-2007, 03:43 PM
so you didnt change pads or anything?


i have to do all four corners on my car once i get to ohio tomorrow.
cherrington17
06-06-2007, 03:58 PM
no. the pads are relatively new.. only about a year on them...
jackal2000
06-06-2007, 04:04 PM
what lube did you use?

pun intended.
cherrington17
06-06-2007, 04:50 PM
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.
Satsuriku
06-07-2007, 10:07 AM
autozone sells it "Disc Brake Quiet" its a big pink plastic tube. cost 3.99

shit, dont your g/f get a say in the matter, you bastard!! :lol: :jk:
TheMeaningOfLife
06-07-2007, 11:22 AM
shit, dont your g/f get a say in the matter, you bastard!! :lol: :jk:

WD40 is still the best for that.:D