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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Ok I'm set with one side but on my pass side I can't get the 2 bolts holding the caliper.

The are spinning in thier bores. I looked around with no luck. What should I do?

I'm still on the clock at work and they probbly wonder where I am so help ASAP would be great thanks!
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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16mm box wrench on the little black part, just on the other side of the "ear" of the caliper. There is a flat spot on both sides of those (which are the slider pins, by the way) that can be held with the box wrench while you remove the bolt.

Check this link out:
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ds_mwarren.htm


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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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Thanks so much Mike maybe I'll get done and my bosses won't eat my soul for you!
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