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Oct 13, 2003 | 09:05 AM

Bill Kenny

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Replacing Brake Pads

I started to replace my front and rear brake pads on my 2002 WRK wagon. Couldn't get the front calipers off--the bolts appeared to be on real tight. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Oct 14, 2003 | 12:34 AM

Kevin M

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More torque on the caliper bracket bolts.

Oct 31, 2003 | 09:00 AM

RussB

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when you say take your front calipers off, do you mean all the way off? i have an o3, so i don't know if it's any different, but all you have to do is remove the bottom caliper bolt and rotate the caliper up.

Nov 21, 2003 | 06:56 AM

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RussB:

Just got back in town after a month in the Philippines. Thanks for your helpful feedback. The bottom caliper bolts seem to be frozen. They were either glued on with permanent locktight, or "Igor" Nakamura on the assembly line had the air wrench set on 200 pounds that day. Before I give up and take the car to a brake shop, I'm going to get some six point sockets and an extension on my 1/2 inch socket handle. I'll also try a little liquid wrench. I was just wondering if the threads were backwards or something.

Nov 22, 2003 | 07:57 AM

scooby blue

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try using a bit of persuassion.

Persuassion = big rubber mallet.

Also of note.....make sure you are loosening the bolt. Its easy to rotate the wrong direction......heh I know first hand...