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phreeque
06-21-2003, 01:02 PM
Anyone know the trick to changing the front breaks i cant get the bolts to come loose, ive alreay broke a torque wrench trying to take the bolt off (i know im not supposed to try that) please help. :cuss :cuss :cuss :cuss
DSM614
06-21-2003, 01:07 PM
turn the wheel... use a big ass breaker bar...
Mike C
06-21-2003, 09:32 PM
PB Blaster/Breaker Bar!!!
Iwishiwascool
06-21-2003, 09:37 PM
a 14mm impact socket is a good thing to have around. Use it with a normal wrench and you have an unbreakable socket.
DSM614
06-21-2003, 09:44 PM
on my 1g's its 17mm...and i had a HELL OF A TIME getting the 1.8 rotors off because they were seized onto the hubs... :cuss
MitsubishiGirl
06-22-2003, 01:53 AM
But at least the non-turbo has new brakes and rotors....yeah
talon guy
06-23-2003, 01:29 AM
ya i have some new brake pads i wanna put on my talon and my bolts are being little bitches and they won't come off.....i need help :( oh well its a dsm :rolleyes
biglipps66
06-23-2003, 06:59 AM
Anyone know the trick to changing the front breaks i cant get the bolts to come loose, ive alreay broke a torque wrench trying to take the bolt off (i know im not supposed to try that) please help. :cuss :cuss :cuss :cuss

You need a Lippy wrench! I havent let a bolt get the best of me yet.
DSM614
06-23-2003, 11:22 AM
Turn the wheel... use a big ass breaker bar....ITS NOT HARD TO READ...lol
fATbOY4K
06-23-2003, 03:17 PM
this is were my expertise comes into play, im a BIG guy ill just my wait into and break loose that your make your car flip :thumb