when will I learn
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From: Joppa, Maryland
when will I learn
that i shouldn't use the impact on small bolts.
So I broke both bolts that hold that brake calipers on, first the passenger side with the impact, then the driver's side with a wrench. I managed to get the passenger side bolt out with an extractor set, so that side is good, but I can't get the driver's side out. Will the clip be enough to hold the brake caliper on or should I swap in a new bracket?
Dubz has a spare d44 laying around, so I'll be able to get a new bracket if I need it, but just wanted to make sure before I did all that work.
The more I type the dumber this question is sounding, I think I'm going to be told to get the new bracket, am I right?
So I broke both bolts that hold that brake calipers on, first the passenger side with the impact, then the driver's side with a wrench. I managed to get the passenger side bolt out with an extractor set, so that side is good, but I can't get the driver's side out. Will the clip be enough to hold the brake caliper on or should I swap in a new bracket?
Dubz has a spare d44 laying around, so I'll be able to get a new bracket if I need it, but just wanted to make sure before I did all that work.
The more I type the dumber this question is sounding, I think I'm going to be told to get the new bracket, am I right?
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Another option is just drilling it all the way through and putting a longer bolt in with a lock nut on the backside. It isn't as convenient when taking it off / putting back on, but works fine...
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Yeah, I figure I'll just drill right through and try to fit a nut on the back, then if it doesn't fit I'll tap it. Then if after all that its not working I'll go scrounge the parts from my buddy.
I was just tired last night and didn't feel like doing any more work, lol.
I was just tired last night and didn't feel like doing any more work, lol.
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like I said just drill it and tap it to next bigger bolt size and don't mess with the nut on the back side this works real well have done it on several including the race truck and never had one give me any problems.
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