Broken Caliper Mount Bolt ARG!

[mvonwahlde]

Ok, last bolt going in to the brake calipers, front driver's side, snapped off when reinstalling the caliper after a brake job. The threads weren't so hot and I was rushing... totally my fault. It wasn't cross threaded, but whatever....

Can it be drilled out and rethreaded or helicoiled? Is it a separate backing plate? it didn't seem like it. Anyone ever have to do/deal with this?

Either way, it cannot be driven until it's fixed. Any suggestions? I think it's going to the shop....

Thanks.

mike

 

[rjaudi]

If you remove the caliper you might be able to get some locking pliers on what is visible.

 

[Nelsonmd]

Yeah, do you have a pic of where the bolt snapped? If you can get access, you might consider trying to drill a pilot hole, then using an extraction tool to get it out.

 

[brian2sun]

I broke a caliper bolt before and used an Easy-out.