2004 Chevy Malibu Removing caliper mount bracket

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
105,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGGNUTTY
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You guys make it look soooo easy! But I'll be darned if I can't break loose the 13mm bolts holding the bracket onto the axle. Everything was smooth sailing up until that point, but the rotors are stuck if I can't get the brackets off...all the bolts are on there (each side) unbelievably tight...
Oct 12, 2009 at 1:50 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Get a long breaker bar with a 13mm socket on it and use some muscle. It'll eventually break loose.

Or you could purchase a good quality penetrating fluid and let it sit for half an hour or so.
Mar 29, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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BIGGNUTTY
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Thanks for the reply! Ended up just having to replace the pads, but for future reference...
Mar 29, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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