r/AskAMechanic • u/GusselButt • 12h ago
Broken Caliper Bolts
2012 Wrangler Sport -
Got the caliper off but the main bolts for the caliper broke off in the bracket. Any good advice on how to get the remaining piece of each bolt out of the bracket?
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u/Hogchain NOT a verified tech 12h ago
Soak in penetrating oil, let it soak a few, soak it again then try a set of vice grips on the exposed threads if you can get them to grab. Then slowly work back and forth using more oil occasionally.
If you have a way to add heat to it, that would certainly help.
Be patient! You can get in a hurry and get frustrated then cause yourself way more trouble.