1998 Rodeo Calipers

[tnt3]

I have a1998 Rodeo and the caliper slid pins are seized on. What is the size of the bolt, metric or standard. Also the socket I used cracked and spun on the bolt and rounded the head. I ahve tried to file 2 sides flat, to use a wrench. I have heated the bolt with a propane torch, and even used vise grips. Can some one tell me how to remove thsi olt. Also are ther any bushing where the slide bolts hold the caliper together. I was told that I would have to replace bushings because I heated the pins. If this true. I live in Oromocto NB Canada and I have a hard time getting parts for this seems like the dealer does not want anything to do wth this vehicle. Thanks for your Time Tom

[rodeo02]

The calipers are held to the fixed caliper brackets by two hold-down bolts that thread into the slide pins. I would use an air chisel or the likes to shear off the heads to these small hold-down bolts. You should replace the calipers and hardware after this.

Joel