fairladyz2013 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 So today I tried changing my front brake pads and whilst trying to take the front top (driver side) caliper bolt off, the bolt snapped! (image below)... Now I'm left without the top bolt holding the caliper... What can I do about this and is the car still drivable with the top bolt of the caliper missing ? An kind of advice/help much appreciated ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Nope not drivable...... Get the carrier off and remove the rubber boot and see if there is enough thread to get two nuts on it for removal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 If there is no thread get the carrier to a workshop and get a nut or two welded on. The heat of welding will help. Just thinking out loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 i wouldnt drive it mate bit dodgy..ive done the exact same thing what i did was take the spring bolt out of its squidgy rubber housing laser cut along the sheared bolt then just unscrewed it, find a local machinist if you dont know anyone bung them a tenner will take them literally 1 minute..order new bolt from nissan or Alex job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Where are you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Definately not driveable. Should have all the parts in stock to fix this. Just drop me a PM if I can help you further. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairladyz2013 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Ok thanks ppl! ... My first attempt to change pads failed. Lol. Anyone know where a gd place I could get it fixed - based in London or even a new bolt from? Cheers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The man above you will have the bolt, pm him and you may it by saturday, monday latest. As for getting the other removed, any garage with a welder will do it for you It's not hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blimsa Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 That sucks mate, I had a sticky caliper bolt changing my pads 2 days ago, ended up getting the place that changed my tyres to heat it up with a blow torch and remove it for me. Maybe get towed to a local garage or get some titanium drill bits and have a go drilling it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Better with tungsten carbide drills not titanium. Ti is pants as a tool material just not hard enough. Very tough but not hard. Edited August 18, 2013 by SteveW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Thought this might happen when I changed all the pads on my Brembos yesterday, but soaked the bolts for 30 mins in WD40 and they came out nicely. They were done up incredibly tight though and it wasn't easy getting a breaker bar in the right position to crack them. As above, if you are drilling them out go for tungsten carbide drill bits or cobalt. I used cobalt on a wheel nut that snapped on a previous car and it went through them like a hot knife through butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveparkin Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Instead of drilling-out, would you not just replace the complete slider pin and bold on that design of caliper, or is that what Alex is suggesting with the parts he has in stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Instead of drilling-out, would you not just replace the complete slider pin and bold on that design of caliper, or is that what Alex is suggesting with the parts he has in stock? That is exactly what I am suggesting Dave, no point in drilling out as the replacement parts are only £10.00 Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Sorry to hear of your pain, but you have plenty of options. Can i ask why you are taking the caliper off to replace the pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Sorry to hear of your pain, but you have plenty of options. Can i ask why you are taking the caliper off to replace the pads? JDM Daryl: Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Sorry to hear of your pain, but you have plenty of options. Can i ask why you are taking the caliper off to replace the pads? JDM Daryl: Alex. Ah,sorry, just noticed the thumbnail pics. Il go back in my box now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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