06LegacyLimited Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I have on 06 Limited Legacy just replaced both front pads without an issue but the rear set is proving to be a PITA. The lower caliper bolt is coming out extremely hard, to the point where it feels stuck. Has anyone ever had this issue? Top bolts on both rears came out fine and both bolts on the front brakes weren't an issue at all. Obviously without getting the bottom bolt off I can't get at the pads for the rears, any suggestions would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLEGACY007 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 You could always try using a jack under the wrench to push up on it with more strength than you could by hand, but these bolts shouldn't be tightened that much. You may have another issue entirely , such as a seized thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 What tools are you using? I would suggest soaking the bolt for an hour or so with some kind of penetrating oil; WD40, PB blaster, something like that and then try it again. Use an old t-shirt or a towel to block the calipers from any overspray. I usually use a 1/2" drive breaker bar on these to break it loose if no air tools are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 +1 If you don't and lean on it to hard the bolt head will break off, this frequently happens on the fronts. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyLimited Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Its not that its stuck, the screw is turning but just wont come out. It's the strangest thing, it just turns and turns and it takes quite a bit of force to get it moving at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 You've screwed the pooch. Put it back together and take it to a shop. Prepare to pay about 2-3 hours to repair the threads. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLEGACY007 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Its not that its stuck, the screw is turning but just wont come out. It's the strangest thing, it just turns and turns and it takes quite a bit of force to get it moving at all. Ouch. +1 to taking it to a shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Sounds like you may have striped the threads. You may need to see a shop. If you tell us where you live we can direct you to a Legacy Specific shop in your area. -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: paisan@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | T-1 Certified Amsoil Dealer "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowsports Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 +1 for the shop - The torque on these bolts is 18ft lbs. Strange how they got stuck in the first place though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 corosion My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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