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Caliper bolt broken/frozen

   
Old Jul 9, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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So I ended up welding a nut onto the end of the bolt. Let her cool down, and then soaked if in PB blaster.

Put my wrench on it and was able to turn it out. Now I just need to find a new bolt.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Parts stores should have them.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Yeah, I'll have to try tomorrow after work.
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