replacing front rotors (HP2 calipers). do i remove 2x 21mm bolts or the 7mm ones?
05-17-2008, 12:47 PM
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replacing front rotors (HP2 calipers). do i remove 2x 21mm bolts or the 7mm ones?
searching the archives. the A4 tech article shows removing the plastic caps to access the 7mm bolts to remove the caliper. something tells me that's not right for the A6/ar (now that I look again, the bolts under the plastic caps don't have a hex, int or ext, on them). However, i can't get those 21mm bolts to budge. I only want to get the rotors off, not replace the caliper. help, please.
messy job, by the way, geez
messy job, by the way, geez
05-17-2008, 02:16 PM
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I separated a rib!
<center><img src="http://www.micom.net/oops/WomenLiveLonger1.jpg"></center><p>Well, using your chest as a platform for a breaker bar should qualify for a Darwin award.
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05-17-2008, 11:00 PM
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rare that you can't phase the socket on the breaker....
to get the right position to crank on the bolts. What I'm saying is that if your socket isn't providing enough travel, take the socket off the breaker and rotate 90. Common issue.
05-18-2008, 06:56 AM
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You need a ton of leverage
Get the biggest ratchet you have and hit the end of it with a mallet. They come loose. Just grease them before you reinstall. I did mine a few weeks ago.