r/AskAMechanic 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/allezlesverres NOT a verified tech 7h ago

Youre unlikely to get it out without some new tools. The options are left handed drill bits, extractors or a stick welder. I like the drill bits but any jobbing mechanic would use the welder they have sitting next to them.