What size is the caliper mounting bolt?

17mm for the caliper to bracket. 18mm for bracket to hub.

How much torque does it take to remove caliper bolts?

Because caliper bolts MUST stay on, they need a LOT of torque. AutoZone, for example, recommends 113 pound feet of torque. To put that number in perspective, the average person can, according to NASA, apply about 15 pound feet with a bare hand.

How tight should caliper bolts be?

Snug is fine. Caliper bolts are loaded in SHEAR, which means a force they experience is trying to cut them off as if they were being decapitated. The tightness of the bolt IS important, but not as important as the strength of the bolt to resist the shear forces.

Which way do you turn to loosen a caliper bolt?

Basically, (at least on the passenger side) you should be pushing the ratchet down and away from you (towards the rear of the car if you’re facing the rear) to loosen the caliper bolts.

How big is the caliper bolt on a Silverado?

all nbs truck have either a torx 55 or 18mm heads. if you dont want to buy a T55 you can take the 18mm bracket bolts off then the caliper should slide off of the bracket once the rotor isnt in the way. Thanks for everyone’s advice. I’m going to try and re-tackle this brake job tonight or this weekend. Whenever I have a free moment.

How do you remove a caliper bolt from a car?

Choose the suitable sized socket, hex-head bit or Torx-head bit to remove the caliper bolts. Attach the tool to a breaker bar and try to remove the bolt. Do not use excessive force if the bolt does not break free. Light up the torch and apply heat around the bracket the bolt threats into on the back of the brake assembly.

Why are my brake caliper bolts getting stuck?

Brake caliper bolts are particularly susceptible to getting stuck, particularly on Rust Belt cars that regularly run on wet or salted roads. The bad news is that there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to remove the bolt without breaking something.

How big are caliper bushing pins on a jeep?

The Caliper bushing pins are allen head sockets, and use a proprietary size, none of the common sizes fit properly, but I was able to remove and install them using a 7/16″ allen key, even though it was loose in the socket I was able to get it done without damage. The next higher size, metric or standard was too big and wouldn’t fit.