Tried to replace my rotors last nighton the 2000 ssei. Darn bolts holding the calipers to the strut were too tight I couldn't budge them. Anybody got any tricks or ideas to get these things off??? My 99 Grandprix'* came off no problem but the Bonnie'* are on there good! I'm afraid of stripping the bolt, plus I can't get much leverage on the tools to turn it? Would an impact gun help any?

did you try turning the steering wheel twards the side u were working on so u have more room for leverage? a good penetrating oil or torching the bolt would probably get it off, just watch the brake line.

Use a long breaker bar.

I would not use heat in this area to free them up. A decent breaker bar (like mentioned above) and a 5lb hammer will do the trick everytime. When I did my brakes, I used my 1/2" ratchet and just gave it a few whacks with my hammer to break it loose.

I would soak them several times with liquid wrench, let sit over night, then use a persuader (breaker bar). I would definitely be using nothing smaller than 1/2" ratchets & sockets.

I often use a 22oz. hammer and a 3/8" rachet. Couple quick taps and they're right out.

Agreed...I usually hit with my hand to try and start...when that fails I get the ratchet on there and hit it with a hammer.

Make sure of two things. Always hit the correct way, with fingers safe. And always use a ratchet that carries a lifetime replacement.

All great tips, I'll try what ever works.......getting tired of the pulsing braking off the highway, thanks guys for the suggestions. I'll report back with my sucess!

Got the pass front off and done.....now 2 broken bits latter (3/8'") still trying to get the drivers side off.....I'm going to go buy a better heavier bit....and the breaker bar trick worked.