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Stuck in the middle of a brake job V70-XC70 1998

posted by  kcookvt on  Sat Aug 27 14:19 CST 2022
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I'm in the middle of a front brake job on my '98 V70 FWD (Base). One of the bolts for the brake hangar got rounded; I can't get it off, and so I can't get the rotor off. I need to either get this bolt off or find a way to replace the rotor without taking off the brake hangar/bracket. Any thoughts? Thank you








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    Stuck in the middle of a brake job V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  will rehsper on  Mon Aug 29 09:47 CST 2022
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    Hi Kevin, I hope you found a way to extract that bolt but if not, I'll offer that I had great success removing a rounded off engine mount bolt in my S40 with an "Irwin Bolt-Grip" socket. They're sockets, came in a set of 5 in various metric sizes. Really saved my butt.
    I was even able to put the same bolt back in! :-D

    -Will
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    XC60 / Odyssey








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      Stuck in the middle of a brake job V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  kcookvt on  Mon Aug 29 09:54 CST 2022
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      Thank you! A friend recommended a similar approach (different brand), so that's my next step. I think I'll get a new bolt, though. :)








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        What worked for you V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  B.B. on  Mon Sep 19 15:07 CST 2022
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        Ahoy Kevin!

        Tell us what you did to solve your problem.
        Please help the next guy with your solution.

        Bill








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          What worked for you V70-XC70 1998

          posted by  kcookvt on  Wed Sep 21 08:32 CST 2022
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          Hey all,

          In the end, a friend recommended a solution that worked. I bought a bolt extractor set for about $30 from Harbor Freight and got the rounded bolt off. Bought a new bold from FCP Euro. Problem solved, and new tools!

          https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-sae-bolt-extractor-socket-set-9-piece-67897.html?fbclid=IwAR24R0bTpfBIzU3PbBR4y25hOWCzl5HTtllyKd2HeWboxNkaj6kqPLi0Iws








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            What worked for you V70-XC70 1998

            posted by  B.B. on  Wed Sep 21 19:32 CST 2022
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            Hi Kevin,

            Thanks for the wrap-up success report about your hassle there.
            I didn't see a photo of the HF kit you got but assume it's similar to a Craftsman kit I got and have yet to use (3/8 drive extractors)
            Did the bolt come out without heat?

            Cheers, Bill








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    Stuck in the middle of a brake job V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  B.B. on  Sat Aug 27 19:38 CST 2022
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    Is that a hex bolt?
    If so, use mystery oil, heat with MAPP gas, and try vise grips








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      Stuck in the middle of a brake job V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  kcookvt on  Sat Aug 27 19:47 CST 2022
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      Thank you. Is mystery oil preferable to, say PB blaster? I have both....








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        Stuck in the middle of a brake job V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  B.B. on  Sat Aug 27 21:27 CST 2022
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        People vouch for both, I like MMO.
        After you heat, it put a little MMO on the thread and
        see if it turns, if not, apply more heat and try again.

        Heat is your friend for getting stuff apart.

        Use some Never-Seez on the bolts on re-assembly so you avoid this
        misery next time.

        Good luck, Bill







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