Replacing front disc brake caliper Bolt alignment?

Tiny
GREGPURCELL
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I've done this job three times now. Every time I try to bolt the caliper to the bracket, the two mounting bolts will not line up! One goes in and the other will not! I watched this video hoping to get a trick to help align them and I was amazed to see how easily it worked for you. Today I spent hours jiggling my caliper back and forth trying to get it to go in. In the past, if I finally get the angle exactly right, it goes in. It's a very frustrating process. Has anybody experienced this and what advice can you give to help?
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 AT 5:37 PM

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Tiny
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OK! For those of you with the same problem, I've got the answer!
I contacted a mechanic friend and he put it in in 5 minutes! It turns out that the tube the caliper hold down bolt threads into has a flat spot on two sides. That part has to be installed into the caliper with one of the FLAT SIDES UP! Mine was not correct. One slight turn and the bolt threads in by hand!

I spent hours agonizing over this!

This tip REALLY SHOULD BE IN THE VIDEO!
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Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 AT 11:58 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thank you for your post. I'm sure it will help others in the future. Also, feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Take care,

Joe
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Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 AT 5:59 PM

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