michaelbailey 10 Posted September 19, 2016 Anyone have to remove a very stubborn brake caliper bolts. Tried bringing heat to it. Tried an Irwin bolt. And obviously lots of wd. My next port of call was going to be welding to it and trying that but I'd rather not if I can. Anyone else managed another way. Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelbailey 10 Posted September 19, 2016 Ill also add it's on the rear incase that in anyway makes a difference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted September 19, 2016 Are you on about the hex carrier bolts, they can be a right bitch to get off at times. I take it your using a long breaker bar, of some sort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted September 19, 2016 Stick a socket on it and give it a few smacks with a hammer to break the rust up, try tightening it then loosening as well. If not try an impact screwdriver, those things are brilliant Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelbailey 10 Posted September 19, 2016 Yeah its a hex. Don't know what vw were thinking with them all over the place. And yeah got a fair bit of leverage on it. It just wants to round off which is the pain. I'm gonna let it settle and resume the onslaught on the bolt when I can. Not tried tightening and loosening though I'll give that a whirl thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted September 19, 2016 It's all about Plus Gas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thursdave 10 Posted September 19, 2016 internal hex? get a torx bit or spline bit one size up and smack the ******* in. Had to do the same with the crank pulley bolts on my G60. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's not a Scirocco 10 Posted September 19, 2016 I've found plus gas and pipe wrench with a jack handle as an extension as my favoured method of attack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted September 19, 2016 Always tap the Allen key into the bottom of the bolt hole before trying to undo the bolt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 32 Posted September 20, 2016 internal hex? get a torx bit or spline bit one size up and smack the ******* in. Had to do the same with the crank pulley bolts on my G60. This. Then replace the bolts. I've had to do it lots of times over the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted September 20, 2016 I feel your pain. I had the same thing on my old car. Lots of heat and force did it in the end Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eugopnosaj 0 Posted September 20, 2016 I normally end up using vice/mole grips, or using a hack saw and cutting the head off :lol: Always replace with another one, put some grease in the end and it should hopefully keep the dirt and water at bay. If you have been able to get one undone I sometimes tap the caliper so it moves on the remaining bolt, usually loosens it enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted September 20, 2016 I know how you feel . I've got a bolt that's sheared in the rear subframe. Tried everything now . It will not give in . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuarttaylor37 13 Posted September 20, 2016 Just done this on a Passat B4, Irwins worked for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted September 20, 2016 Just done this on a Passat B4, Irwins worked for me Me too... And replace with high torque bolts.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites