tips on turn loose the rodeo caliper bolt

[rod2004]

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]

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]

1/2" drive breaker bar and real penetrating oil (wd40 is a water displacing oil) is the only way to go with it.

[billindelicato]

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]

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]

I think the problem was the 12 point socket.

The 6pt socket did it .

[Cat Fuzz]

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.