Front Caliper Removal Help..
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I have to replace my rotors soon. How did you get the two large caliper bracket bolts off? I can't seem to get enough leverage to break them free. Also, what are the torque specs for those bolts? I think I read somewhere that they're around 135 foot pounds; does that seem right?
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Large ratchet with hex driver. Took a bit but they came off. Try PB Blaster if that doesn't work.
Not sure on the torq settings. Hard.
Not sure on the torq settings. Hard.
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I'll try the PB blaster over the weekend.
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No need to work on bearings. Just remove the old rotor and slip the new one on. It'll slide over the lugs and onto the hub. Reattach caliper bracket, then caliper. Bleed if necessary. Should be a fairly painless process except for the removal of the two 18mm caliper bracket bolts and the rotor itself if rusted to the hub.
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I have to replace my rotors soon. How did you get the two large caliper bracket bolts off? I can't seem to get enough leverage to break them free. Also, what are the torque specs for those bolts? I think I read somewhere that they're around 135 foot pounds; does that seem right?
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Thanks for the tip on the two wrench method. I'll give that a try. I tried getting my 18" long 1/2" drive breaker in there and I just couldn't get a comfortable grip to really torque them off.
I'll also hit the bolts with some PB blaster before I attempt again.
I'll also hit the bolts with some PB blaster before I attempt again.
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Ford uses a tread lock (blue) on those caliper mounting bolts according to brake jobs I've done on my other 2006 and 2007 Ford cars (Mustang and Crown Vic). You could try heating the bolts a bit to loosen the grip of the threadlock. For the cars, I've been able to get them loose with a normal 1/2 drive breaker bar but I have a length of pipe that fits over the bar when necessary to extend its length.
For front brakes, it is helpful to have both front wheels off the ground and then turn the steering wheel to the right or left to get a better angle at those bolts.
For front brakes, it is helpful to have both front wheels off the ground and then turn the steering wheel to the right or left to get a better angle at those bolts.
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When those disc brake caliper brackets bolts are too tight for a normal wrench I use a 4 pound hammer on the wrench. Works good and saves knuckles if the wrench slips.
A snipe works good too but sometimes there is not enough room.
Richard
A snipe works good too but sometimes there is not enough room.
Richard