Bolt Crapped out on me.... NEED HELP!

nightwolf0829 · Aug 1, 2005

Well, I went out and tried to replace the front pads and rotors on my heep today... I found out that the bottom bolt of the left caliper is stripped... CRAP... Now, does anyone know how i can get this thing out and spend the LEAST amount of cash? Unless someone has donor parts

Also, i looked at quadratec and such for the bolt, if i can get it out.. But as it seems, they dont carry it... Any ideas? Thanks Guys in advance...

Thanks, :J

langer1 · Aug 1, 2005

nightwolf0829 said:
Well, I went out and tried to replace the front pads and rotors on my heep today... I found out that the bottom bolt of the left caliper is stripped... CRAP... Now, does anyone know how i can get this thing out and spend the LEAST amount of cash? Unless someone has donor parts Also, i looked at quadratec and such for the bolt, if i can get it out.. But as it seems, they dont carry it... Any ideas? Thanks Guys in advance...

Thanks, :J

I would use heat and an ez-out, napa will have a new bolt.

Wayne Sihler · Aug 1, 2005

Get a "Heli-coil" or other type threaded insert,drill tap and install.That was done on mine several years ago.
Wayne

jfiscus · Aug 1, 2005

I tmay be a different bolt, but if it's the one that takes an allen wrench and sits in a rubber sleeve: cut the sleeve off and get it out with locking pliers. NAPA sold the bolt when my friend had this bolt stripped on his XJ and we got it out this way.

nightwolf0829 · Aug 1, 2005

jfiscus said:
I tmay be a different bolt, but if it's the one that takes an allen wrench and sits in a rubber sleeve: cut the sleeve off and get it out with locking pliers. NAPA sold the bolt when my friend had this bolt stripped on his XJ and we got it out this way.

Yup it's that bolt, ill do that then... That is a kick@$$ idea... Thanks!

:J

langer1 · Aug 1, 2005

nightwolf0829 said:
Yup it's that bolt, ill do that then... That is a kick@$$ idea... Thanks!

:J

Make sure you get new rubber boots

jfiscus · Aug 1, 2005

langer1 said:
Make sure you get new rubber boots

Can I ask what these really do for the bolts (besides hold a bunch of dirt?)?
(seriously)

5-90 · Aug 1, 2005

Theoretically, they're supposed to keep dirt OUT. They're grease boots for the caliper bolts, and they are supposed to hold grease and keep contaminants out, which will allow the caliper to slide ("float") back and forth on the bolts.

They usually need replacing about every other brake job - more often if you're really dragging them through the dirt.

5-90

langer1 · Aug 1, 2005

The only one's I have trouble with in the ones with missing boots.

nightwolf0829 · Aug 1, 2005

Well, all is said and done... Thanks all, Easy-Outs worked best!!!

Cheers, :J

Bolt Crapped out on me.... NEED HELP!

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