emergancy brake on 2001 silverado

[jhking]

hi, new here. trying to change out the pads for the emergancy brake. i got one bolt off to remove the caliper but seemed to have rounded off the top bolt. any suggestions? thanks....

[busta]

fire insurance?

[Seabornman]

Is it really completely rounded? I was trying to use a 3/4" socket (which is not the right size) and rounded the corners off. Went to the parts store and got a 6 point 16mm (I think) socket and was successful in getting them off. The bolts are hardened and should still have some flats to them. Good luck!

[jhking]

busta-thanks believe me i thought of that..
seabornman-yea, it's rounded i tryed evrything. including "vise -grips"

[pies]

try using the craftmans tool for removing rounded off bolts. i have a great luck with these

[jhking]

thanks pies- i'm just on my way to sears now.

[kenny-1907]

If that fails , you could try taking a grinder and grinding some flat spots back onto it so you could either use a open end wrench or, should i say it? a crescent wrench. First off maybe you could try a smaller pipe wrench, i have seen them twist bolts and not slip....... just a thought.