Removing caliper bolts

Tiny
FLPKAR
  • MEMBER
  • 1993 PONTIAC TRANS AM
  • AUTOMATIC
My boyfriend has a 1993 Pontiac Trans Am and is trying to remove the caliper on the abs brakes to replace the brake pad. There are rubber things covering the bolts that hold the calipers in place. What is the tool called that is needed to remove these rubber things?
Monday, April 18th, 2011 AT 11:08 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
WRENCHTECH
  • MECHANIC
  • 20,761 POSTS
There are no rubber things to remove. A 3/8" allen socket should remove the slide bolt.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, April 18th, 2011 AT 11:25 PM
Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 34,330 POSTS
If you're referring to rubber caps over the bolt heads, just use a screwdriver to pry them off, then use a socket and small hammer to tap them back on later. They help a little to keep dirt and water out of there. Those bolts must be clean and shiny with no rust pits so the caliper can move freely. Also use a light coating of high-temperature brake grease on them.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, April 18th, 2011 AT 11:25 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Caliper Replace/Remove Content