I just destroyed 2 socket wrenches trying to get the rear brake caliper bolts out... its like they are welded in. They aren't rusted but I let them soak in some liquid wrench... but still. I used my legs to push down on the socket wrenches to put more torque on them because I am not very strong and I broke a crappy socket wrench I was using (the driver not the socket) so then I tried it again with a better wrench and I broke that one too!! WTH? Why are these bolts so damn tight! Any tips on getting them out?

What bolts? Use some penetrating oil an heat, maybe borrow an impact.


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nvm apparently I dont need to remove those bolts anyway so whatever.. sucks I broke my socket wrenches, I feel like an idiot 

Only use close ended wrench for high torque situations or when you need a breaker bar (there are also socket deals that aren't ratcheting that you can use too), then once its loosened and you don't need excessive force, use your ratchet and socket - dangerous otherwise.



- Bboy

Yea you're right I need a non ratcheting wrench. Amazon has a non ratcheting 1/2 breaker bar for pretty cheap. Probably worth it to pick up.

Quote from: joweaver88 on March 24, 2014, 12:51:24 PM
Yea you're right I need a non ratcheting wrench. Amazon has a non ratcheting 1/2 breaker bar for pretty cheap. Probably worth it to pick up.

You would probably need to stop buying tools made out of cheese.
Cool.
Buddha.

Lol this one is made by Neiko, any good? I usually buy tools as I need them, and yes most of my tools are crappy Chinese tools from oreillys auto parts. One of the wrenches I broke came out of a $4.99 40 piece socket set  so I am not exactly crying over my loss here lol. The other one was a stand alone driver, I think I paid $7 for that one.

Pull the axle. Remove the whole thing.
Buy a newer rear caliper from Pinwall for $20 or so and if it didn't come with the munting bracket, get one for a buck.
Eliminate all the frustrations of old parts and put on newer parts.
All rars the same 89-2009.

I've broken my fair share of tools working on bikes and trucks, but unless I own more than one of the tools I never buy a tool more than once. Craftsman used to be made In USA but is china crap now but you can still get a free exchange at Sears.
Mac and snap on are second to non I love their tools and never really have an issue with them, but you only need them if your a professional.

Get a good 1/2" drive breaking bar, and some impact stockets. Heat up the  nut and take it off


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