Front Brake Caliper Pad Bolt Removal (84 RZ350)

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b-bike393
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Front Brake Caliper Pad Bolt Removal (84 RZ350)

#1 Post by b-bike393 » Fri Jul 01, 2016 2:17 am

Can't seem to get the bolt loose that holds the pads in the caliper.
Thus far I've tried soaking in WD-40 and Liquid Wrench.
I applied just a bit of heat with a propane torch. (not a lot of heat)
Then I used an impact allen socket.
Still can't get that bolt to budge.
Any suggestions???

The link below is not my caliper. Just using it to show the bolt in question.

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Re: Front Brake Caliper Pad Bolt Removal (84 RZ350)

#2 Post by AlexG » Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:48 pm

Cannot think of anything else. If you are willing to sacrifice all the rubber parts, and a repaint job, heat it up more. Also, use a good allen wrench, and do the heat up process a few times, allowing the hot liquid wrench to work in between.

HOpe this helps.

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Re: Front Brake Caliper Pad Bolt Removal (84 RZ350)

#3 Post by hondaror » Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:53 pm

There is a spring in there putting pressure on the pads. Push up on the pads and see if that helps. Maybe a little late. Hopefully you got it.
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