So some douche stripped my wheels studs.. by putting the wrong lug nuts on there and cross threading the studs.. So looked on here for a DIY and thought I could get it fine... When I got to trying to take the bolts off/removing the brace from the caliper (22mm 6point) it would not go. broke a torque wrench in the process, then finally torched it and that did it. Guess it had lock tight on it and it took me forever to get it off, considering I didnt have the correct socket at first... Didn't see anywhere on here where it said the brace was such a bit** to get off... pita -_-

**vent :}

 

should have started with the right tools for the job, not trying to loosen a bolt with the torque wrench.

well, live and learn... next time try a breaker bar or even a pipe on the end of a wrench

 

the auto discount didnt even have a break bar.. that was the first thing i went to buy along with the 22mm socket.. and they said they were discontinued.. they didnt even have a pipe.. they said i could get this shitty exhaust they sell and use the pipe out of that.. i was like.. UMMM no thnx =\

 

lol

 

I may need to replace studs at some point.. thanks for the post.

..and for future reference - You can get some good plumber pipe from a Home Depot or Lowes to use as a cheapo breaker bar. Worked for me getting my brake calipers off.

 

LOL.

Like USN HM said, invest in a good tool set. Sears sells really good 1/2-drive breaker bars. I have 2, one mid-sized, and one super long breaker bar. Caliper bolts are a sintch with a 2 1/2 foot breaker bar and a 6-point socket...