Caliber Bolt won't turn

[MIrack]

I was just changing the front brakes 2002 Sunfire and the caliber bolts will not turn, I got them off no problem put the new pads on, put the caliber back on the rotor but now the bolts will not go in.

I shouldn't say they won't turn because they do, they just won't don't move ahead. I know they are not stripped like I said they came off no problem and it is the top and the bottom what am I doing wrong?

[Jason/RKBA]

Use your left hand wrench....joking. Try using a wire brush to clean the threads, there could be some obstruction like rust preventing the threads to bite.

[MIrack]

Originally Posted by Jason/RKBA

Use your left hand wrench....joking. Try using a wire brush to clean the threads, there could be some obstruction like rust preventing the threads to bite.

Yeah tried that thanks though, the threaded part of the bolt turns but doesnt seem to catch on the other side, anyone wanna buy 2002 sunfire lol.

[inafogg]

you either have the caliper/pins miss aligned or you're turning the pin the wrong way.righty-tighty lefty-losey.Good Luck

[MIrack]

Originally Posted by inafogg

you either have the caliper/pins miss aligned or you're turning the pin the wrong way.righty-tighty lefty-losey.Good Luck

I think it is because i moved them manually they wont move even with the caliber in my hand.

[jakegday]

i had the same problem, you just need to make sure they are properaly aligned and push like a mother fucker while turning the correct way, it takes alot of strength

[MIrack]

Originally Posted by jakegday

i had the same problem, you just need to make sure they are properaly aligned and push like a mother fucker while turning the correct way, it takes alot of strength

Yeah I got them, used a rubber mallet lol. Wish I wouldn't have I then had to tackle the back brakes and man that was a SOB.