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stuck caliper pin - any tricks?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by turpentyne, Aug 19, 2017.

  1. turpentyne

    turpentyne Active Member

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    Here's a quick one...

    I'm disassembling a caliper while I wait for my rebuild kit to arrive. I've got everything off except that bracket with the two pins. I'm trying to get that bolt loose, but no dice.

    I figured I'd double check I'm not barking up a wrong tree, or to see if anybody knows a trick or two other than
    "get a bench vice" - I blew all my funny money on the rebuild kit! So that's a purchase that ain't happening yet. And I certainly don't want to have to drill the bolt out. Right now, I've got a little bit of WD40 soaking in from the top.

    I'm hoping I'm just a ding-dong and don't realize something obvious.

    Edit: in fact, I should add, the slide pins are hardly moving at all! Can't pull it out for better access. Damne good thing I'm rebuilding.


    or maybe this is a known pain in the arse?
     
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    paintanddent New Member

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    new rubber shrouds should come with rebuild kits--- use hot air gun ----- if someone stuck one up my a**e I would move!
     
  3. turpentyne

    turpentyne Active Member

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    scratch that. I was a moron.. was able to pull it off finally with a little levarage to get the pin separated. neeevermind!
     
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    turpentyne Active Member

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    Hah!... that statement just made my day. hahaha!
     

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