| Author | Message | ||
     Juniorkirk |
Ok, i was just out earlier today to change my brake pads and when i tried to loosen the bolts holding it on WONT come loose. is there any way to get them un-stuck without too much hassle | ||
| Cable |
You can try spraying some WD 40 on there to loosen them or some PV Blaster. Its works better that WD as far as I can tell. | ||
| Sslowmo |
just use a longer handle for more leverage. | ||
| Juniorkirk |
I'm heading to the on base auto skill center tomorrow to change the brake pads and change the oil, hopefully they have a bigger hex with a longer handle, or maybe an impact that can hold a 8mm hex (slim chance). But i'll put some WD 40 on it to try and help get it loose too | ||
| Rpm4x4 |
Try an impact driver. They are not that expensive.  | ||
| Brumbear |
slow steady pressure it will come and remember if the tool aint right the guy aint bright | ||
| Skinstains |
Pneumatic impact tools should never be used to remove a steel bolt from aluminum threads (in my opinion). Too much room for a disaster. Perhaps a bit of heat is in order. Not a torch but maybe a heat gun. I know I'll probably get blasted for this, but, I use never-sieze on a lot of the fasteners most use locktite on. I just check and torque them often. I never have problems removing bolts or stripping holes. | ||
| Oxygen151 |
If you are using just an allen wrench I can see how that would be difficult. Go to your local auto parts store and get the a hex size that you need in a socket. They sell different size hex sockets individually and it makes life a whole lot easier. | ||
| Slaughter |
IF you are planning on doing your own work, you MUST have a set of metric and fractional hex drivers to use with a ratchet. If you don't have the $$ to get them, you are better off paying a professional to do the work. You really do need to "feel" for the tool stripping the bolt head so you can STOP before doing damage. After WD40 soaking (or other good penetrating/lube stuff) - try gently loosening the bolts. If no go, then try using a heat gun. If you still can't get it loose, you are better off taking it to an auto machine shop because if you DO bugger up the bolts, you are going to be getting a MUCH steeper bill from the machine shop when they have to machine out the bolt. (don't ask me how I know!!) Craftsman sells them for pretty reasonable. Don't buy Harbor Freight - their steel is pretty soft... I've seen too much damage from crappy tools. Metric (click) Standard (click) | ||
| Skinstains |
+1 on the Harbour Freight junk. It will cost you more in the long run. | ||
| Juniorkirk |
I sprayed some WD 40 on it and changed the oil quick before i went back to them to get them off and with almost NO effort (other than the obvious tightness) came loose. Thanks for the help guys, now my bike has its 2nd set of brake pads on her. Lyndall Gold+, heard good things about them and i love them, no more pulsing, and hopefully they last 15k miles like the first set |
