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[Closed] Avid Juicy Caliper Body Bolts Seized - help!

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I've just left my front caliper soaking in penetrating oil for about 10 days but still having no joy shifting the caliper body bolts to allow me to change a sticky piston. Anyone got any ideas?
Thanks


 
Posted : 27/07/2010 7:01 pm
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Heat?

Impact driver?


 
Posted : 27/07/2010 7:06 pm
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I have an impact driver but need an adapter as it takes larger 8mm bits ๐Ÿ™ Just checked the instructions though and I can remove the 8mm socket to use 1/2 inch sockets - trying now. If that doesn't work, I've arranged a loan of a mini blowtorch although I don't want to remove any paint so had hoped to avoid this.
Ta for the suggestions


 
Posted : 27/07/2010 7:17 pm
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Saw a documentary a while back about car fires that pointed to brake fluid being highly flammable, thought it might be worth mentioning before you start playing with the blowtorch.


 
Posted : 27/07/2010 7:58 pm
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Thanks for the warning coatesy, I just got the buggers free using a torq bit and a socket wrench with the caliper clamped in a workbench.
Just need to get the effin' pistons out now!!! Grrrr


 
Posted : 27/07/2010 8:47 pm