31-10-2018, 10:09 AM
(This post was last modified: 31-10-2018, 10:11 AM by pug306driver.)
Yes thats a real possibility and could be dangerous........is the bolt head ok, cant remember if its a torx or hex?
Getting the nut off should not be that difficult, getting the caliper holder bolts out ( torx on the lads picasso, 2 new ones have been purchased ready for that job ) may be.
With the caliper out of the way ( hooked up out of the way not dangling on the flexy hose ! ) you should have room for a grinder, or small sharp cold chiesel to split the nut. Once the nut is off after several applications of penetrent ( start that process now, as well as for bleed nipples. I use a length of old w/washer tube fitted over the nipple and filled with penetrent, leave for as long as possible so it soaks in and up the threads, use a wire brush also ) try and turn the bolt. Once its turned the rest is paience and penetrent. You could try gentle taps with a medium hammer and brass drift back and forth, in and out. You could even try spreading the clamp gap but be very careful.
Take your time, tapping with a smaller hammer with a bigger hammer the other side, newtons laws and shock tactics......the idea is to shock the bolt not turn it into a rivet.
pictures??
New bottom ball joint clamp nuts and bolts needed.
didnt you say you replaced the wish bone p and front bush, so arm has been off then ??
Getting the nut off should not be that difficult, getting the caliper holder bolts out ( torx on the lads picasso, 2 new ones have been purchased ready for that job ) may be.
With the caliper out of the way ( hooked up out of the way not dangling on the flexy hose ! ) you should have room for a grinder, or small sharp cold chiesel to split the nut. Once the nut is off after several applications of penetrent ( start that process now, as well as for bleed nipples. I use a length of old w/washer tube fitted over the nipple and filled with penetrent, leave for as long as possible so it soaks in and up the threads, use a wire brush also ) try and turn the bolt. Once its turned the rest is paience and penetrent. You could try gentle taps with a medium hammer and brass drift back and forth, in and out. You could even try spreading the clamp gap but be very careful.
Take your time, tapping with a smaller hammer with a bigger hammer the other side, newtons laws and shock tactics......the idea is to shock the bolt not turn it into a rivet.
pictures??
New bottom ball joint clamp nuts and bolts needed.
didnt you say you replaced the wish bone p and front bush, so arm has been off then ??