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tips on turn loose the rodeo caliper boltrod2004 05-20-2007, 11:57 PM I can't seem to turn loose the caliper 14mm bolt on my right hand side brake caliper. It's so tight. I tried wd-40 and still as hard as a rock. I broke my 3/8 driver already. I am thinking about using a vise grip plier. any idea? Dober89 05-21-2007, 07:55 AM Try using some penetrating oil. I dont think WD40 really gets inside and helps break things loose. Id maybe try using a breaker bar before I would resort to vise grips. Gizmo42 05-21-2007, 01:41 PM 1/2" drive breaker bar and real penetrating oil (wd40 is a water displacing oil) is the only way to go with it. billindelicato 05-21-2007, 04:16 PM dont forget the right side opposite the left which means you losen to the right and tighten to the left. that may be your problem. i know its a common sense thing but you'de be surprised how many people forget rod2004 05-21-2007, 11:04 PM Thanks . I do remember right from left which mean "left to turn loose" no matter which side you're on. But this thing is a rock. I am going to try today and will let you know Got a real heavy duty 1/2 driver and a new 6 point socket set just for that. rod2004 05-22-2007, 01:06 AM I think the problem was the 12 point socket. The 6pt socket did it . Cat Fuzz 05-22-2007, 01:23 AM I've been working on cars for 20 years and if I get upside down under a car or turned around in some other direction, I still can get confused on which way to turn the fastener. Oh and the right tools sure help too. Sometimes your $3.00 3/8 drive ratchet just won't do it. vBulletin®, Copyright ©2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
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