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caliper removal 140-160 1971

posted by  someone claiming to be jim hunter on  Tue Jul 27 14:27 CST 2004 [RELATED]

I can't get the calipers off the car. Should I heat the bolts up with a torch? What should I get from the store?








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caliper removal 140-160 1971

posted by  Volvocentric on  Sat Jul 31 02:47 CST 2004
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had to use a torch on only 1 of my 4 callipers, some one used locktight on the bolts :?
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'70 145, Webber converson, trying to keep it stock other than that.








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posted by  matt b on  Wed Jul 28 03:28 CST 2004
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I don't remember about a 140... Is there a metal tab bent over the bolt heads to lock them as on a 122? If so, I'll assume you did bend the tabs back... and... sorry for this suggestion...it is in no way meant to sound condescending, but are you certain you are turning them the right way? Easy to go the wrong way when the bolt heads are not facing you... I've done it many, many times. 'righty tighty lefty loosey' no longer applies.

Tight bolts... longer wrench. You'll get 'em. I'd tend to avoid heat on brake parts too.

-Matt


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-Matt '70 145s, '65 1800s, '66 122s wagon, others inc. '53 XK120 FHC








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caliper removal 140-160 1971

posted by  walrus3 on  Tue Jul 27 16:00 CST 2004
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I have a piece of 3/4" pipe about a foot and a half long that just fits
over both of my socket handles. Works pretty well. Assuming your bolts
aren't rusty that should work for you too. I would NOT recommend using
a torch as they are heat treated bolts. They should be VERY tight though.








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caliper removal 140-160 1971

posted by  jwhorto on  Tue Jul 27 15:26 CST 2004
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Jim,
Did you soak it with PB Blaster or Deep Creep? Try this before the torch.
Those bolts are always tight.

Jeremy








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posted by  someone claiming to be Niel on  Tue Jul 27 21:21 CST 2004 [RELATED]

And if it does not come loose, leave it soaked for a day or so.








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And use a 6 point socket. (NT) 140-160 1971

posted by  uniberp on  Wed Jul 28 02:26 CST 2004
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