95 altima caliper help wanted

[legzonwealz]

I stipped the head of the bolt where the brake hose meet the caliper ( rear left). Reason why is caliper damaged. What need I to do to get the caliper out?1195 altima, rear brakes disk, not recommended to use c-clamp. Real problem, caliper piston does not twist. Rust all over and the rubber boot around it is completly ripped. Maybe last time I got them done piston was forced back. Cannot hold caliper in place to exerce forceon bolt. Help!

[JustSayGo]

With the caliper bolted to the caliper support bracket, use a hammer and chisel to hit the bolt on one side and then the opposite side. The bolt will bend and stretch slightly and loosen. There is probably rust on the rubber hoses where the ends are crimped and they also need to be replaced. There is more damage inside restricting the hoses. If you are replacing the hose, just cut it and turn the caliper core in with the stripped bolt and hose attatched. They won't care. Pry the calipers off of the rotors. Buy new rotors and rebuilt calipers. Make sure there are copper washers on top and bottom of the brake hose where the bolt holds the hose to the caliper. Grind enough of the lip off of the rotors to let the pads slide past if the calipers won't slide off of the rotors. Look carefully at all your brake hoses.

[legzonwealz]

Originally Posted by JustSayGo

With the caliper bolted to the caliper support bracket, use a hammer and chisel to hit the bolt on one side and then the opposite side. The bolt will bend and stretch slightly and loosen. There is probably rust on the rubber hoses where the ends are crimped and they also need to be replaced. There is more damage inside restricting the hoses. If you are replacing the hose, just cut it and turn the caliper core in with the stripped bolt and hose attatched. They won't care. Pry the calipers off of the rotors. Buy new rotors and rebuilt calipers. Make sure there are copper washers on top and bottom of the brake hose where the bolt holds the hose to the caliper. Grind enough of the lip off of the rotors to let the pads slide past if the calipers won't slide off of the rotors. Look carefully at all your brake hoses.

Very helpful JustSayGo. Now I am going to purchase my brake hose hoping it comes with the bolt because this one is done. I purchase a semi-loaded caliper; it had the mounting hardware but not the banjo bolt. I place the rotor and the caliper on it check it. I was able to move the disk a little, and I can't tighten the bolts anymore. will it stay in place, once the wheel is locked in? Thanks, in advance.

[JustSayGo]

Yes, the lug nuts press the wheel against the rotor to hold the rotor strait and firmly in place. When you step on the brake, the caliper will adjust the brake pads. Brake hose inspection is important. If there are little cracks (weather checking) like on old tires or signs of moisture or rust at a hose crimp, there is likely to be trouble on the inside that we can't see. Rubber brake hoses gradually swell closed until there is enough restriction to hold pressure to the caliper causing the brakes to drag and accelerate wear on pads, rotor, and rubber caliper boots due to higher temperatures. I doubt that the caliper was damaged by pressing the piston into caliper without turning the piston. I don't think it can be done with out turning the piston. Whatever the cause of the problem at your left rear, the other three wheels may also be effected by the same cause. I have found that plenty of people including great parts people with many years of experience are not familliar with the term banjo connection. Way to go!