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replacing rotors, two broken breaker bars

Old 10-28-2014, 03:40 PM
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So I am trying to get this calipiar brace off, the two silver bolts are holding it on, ive been turning left on these sobs and broken two breaker bars so far. is there some special trick?

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You've broken breaker bars??? Are you 100% sure you are turning the bolt anti-clockwise?
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While those are very tight ( 140 lb-ft) i echo Kris' question. Alternate question: what brand of breaker bar. I took mine off with a bar anda pipe on the end.

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You need just a good combination wrench and a bit heavier hammer. Impact is much stronger than a steady torque.

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yea, if you can make it work, but a good breaker bar and a pipe works fine every time. if you are turning it the right direciton, of course.

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This doc may help you for replacing the rotor http://bit.ly/discbrake_conv
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