Hello,
You may remember I was asking about brake discs for the front of my car. Well I managed to change the n/s without problems but when I moved to the o/s I have got stuck. To save me the embarrassment of having to get it towed to a garage please help!
The caliper is screwed on with two T55 bolts. These are stuck solid.
The car is jacked up on an axle stand. The problem is that the bolts are on the back, facing away from you, which means it is not possible to use a long lever because it would hit the wheel arch. I think if the car was over a pit or lifted high on the ramps they use in a garage, it might be easier to access the bolt and apply some force.
Any ideas what to do?
Interestingly haynes says you need to replace the bolts. I asked the dealer about this and they have never heard of anyone doing this and have never ordered the bolts in. IIRC Haynes says there is threadlock on them. Is this why I can't move them?
On the other side they moved quite easily; I don't know why this side is being so awkward. As far as I am aware, the discs are the originals, so they should not have been touches by anyone.
Is penetrating oil going to help? I didn't like to use it so near to the brakes. I think I am going to have to flood the bleed nipple with oil because that is stuck too.
TIA