Brake pads

[regalfriend]

If the bottom bolt seems to be frozen try to use PB Blaster...its a penetrant that works good...WD 40 is not to good for this...If your using a standard wrench it may not be long enough to give you the leverage you need..Try using a ratchet and socket.. A breaker bar would be ideal... Make sure the socket fits the bolt snug, or you will strip it.... I think its good you take an interest in fixing your own car...There is no better way to learn it than getting in there and just doing it.... Take your time and double check each step...Once the bolt is loose, replacing the pads will be the easy part....bleeding will be harder, because it needs to be done right and you need 2 people to do it....the second person needs to be in the car to press on the brake pedal.

[richtazz]

the caliper bolt you are having problems with is known for getting seized in the bracket. A little PB blaster and/or some heat(from a hand propane torch) should break it free. If you need to use heat, replace the rubber bushings, as heat may deform/damage them. Try the PB Blaster first, and apply it a couple of times, letting it set for a few minutes between applications. It's rare that PB won't free up a caliper bolt. Only use heat as a last resort.

[likin8]

Thank you for all the replys you guys have all sent. Well, I might go ahead and buy a breaker bar to get the bolt off. I think after time and heat the bolt just seems to get stuck on there. I tried to use a socket wrench and get the bolt off gosh that thing seemed to be melted on. Oh well, I know the bolt that needs to be removed is the one holding on the pads to the rotor. There are two bolts one on the top and one on the bottom. Now the haynes manual said to remove the bottom bolt, so I now know I was doing the right thing it was just that I need a breaker bar to get. This weekend I will probably get one. How much do those things run? Also, what is so special about this particular tool?