Changing rotor and brake pads?

Tiny
JOHN MARLOW
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  • 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 12,340 MILES
I wanted to replace my rotors and brake pads but have not been able to remove the bolts that hold on the brake assembly. I have put WD40 on bolts plus tried a hammer hitting the socket wrench to try and jar it lose to get started. There is not enough room to get a good size pipe onto wrench to really put some pressure on it. I have changed pads and rotors on several cars in the past but never had this problem.
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 AT 5:07 PM

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Tiny
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If you cannot break it loose with hand tools then you will move likely need to use an impact wrench (air tool). However, I would suggest turning the wheel to the left or right so this give more access so that you can try to get a longer wrench on it for more leverage. Also, the air tool will fit in better if needed.

Here is a guide that will help as well that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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