Caliper braket, aluminum? (frozen slider pin)

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-31-2011, 08:23 AM

Simple question, is the caliper bracket aluminum? Stupid question, I know...but on the right side, a slider pin froze up, and dragged the pad. I just wanted to know if it's alright to heat up the bracket to get the old pin out...

FuriousG · 08-31-2011, 08:44 AM

I'm pretty sure the brackets themselves are not aluminum as I've beaten on them with a hammer before and barely dented them. The pins themselves are a much weaker material (probably aluminum.)

HOYS · 08-31-2011, 08:58 AM

They are aluminum I'm pretty sure.

I've got some extras in the garage. Give me a couple bucks and one is yours.

lastyear4gt · 08-31-2011, 09:31 AM

The word is seized, frozen indicates cold temps!! Must be an American thing Lol

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-31-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HOYS

They are aluminum I'm pretty sure.

I've got some extras in the garage. Give me a couple bucks and one is yours.

With, or without pins? I have a brand new set lying around, just no rubber gromets for them.

HOYS · 08-31-2011, 12:05 PM

With. Took em off for my F-Body brake setup.

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-31-2011, 12:49 PM

How much, foo?

HOYS · 08-31-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

How much, foo?

Just looked at em. Boots are still good and pins slide.

10 bucks + shipping for both?

Calipers with em 10 bucks more.

I also have brand new rear brake hardware that is just laying around if your interested.

EDIT:

The brackets are iron.

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-31-2011, 01:47 PM

20 for two calipers and brackets? Sheeeeeit...

Mileage? Might have to pick these up...

HOYS · 08-31-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

20 for two calipers and brackets? Sheeeeeit...

Mileage? Might have to pick these up...

Lots of miles. They were removed to do the F-Body upgrade so they were still in perfect working order.

They are painted orange...but I'm sure you can fix that :P

AaronGTR · 08-31-2011, 03:40 PM

The caliper brackets are not aluminum. I'm pretty sure they are cast iron and the slider bolt is steel. You should be able to heat it up with a torch, but you might damage the dust boot in doing so. That is also why I always put some anti-seize on the threads of those bolts.

lastyear4gt · 08-31-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronGTR

The caliper brackets are not aluminum. I'm pretty sure they are cast iron and the slider bolt is steel. You should be able to heat it up with a torch, but you might damage the dust boot in doing so. That is also why I always put some anti-seize on the threads of those bolts.

Not sure I'd put anti seize on the bolts. They actually come with a lock tite on them if you buy the GM OEM brake kit. You can buy the sliders seperate anyways if you can't get the bolts out. If you service them on a regular basis this should bot become a problem.

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-31-2011, 04:31 PM

What happened, or at least by the looks of it...the dust boot got stuck inside, and the grease dried out. I lubed them up three months ago when I changed them, so who knows.

Need brackets, plz.

HOYS · 08-31-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HOYS

EDIT:

The brackets are iron.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

The caliper brackets are not aluminum. I'm pretty sure they are cast iron and the slider bolt is steel. You should be able to heat it up with a torch, but you might damage the dust boot in doing so. That is also why I always put some anti-seize on the threads of those bolts.

Lemme know if you want my brackets. Can ship tomorrow.

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-31-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HOYS

Lemme know if you want my brackets. Can ship tomorrow.

Oh, I want 'em. Get paid tomorrow.

HOYS · 08-31-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Oh, I want 'em. Get paid tomorrow.

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-31-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HOYS

What the fock did I just listen to...

HOYS · 08-31-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

What the fock did I just listen to...

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-31-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HOYS

HOYS · 08-31-2011, 09:05 PM

08-31-2011, 08:23 AM	#1
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FuriousG Nürburgring Driven! AKA: Isaiah Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Age: 43 Posts: 934 Vehicle: '03 GAGT / '09 G8 GXP	I'm pretty sure the brackets themselves are not aluminum as I've beaten on them with a hammer before and barely dented them. The pins themselves are a much weaker material (probably aluminum.) __________________ 2003 GAGT: CAI, SLP Catback, DHP ECM, 18" ASA JH9 Rims, Eibachs, Corvette Z06 Brakes, Front/Rear STBs, Debadged, Dual Post Mirrors, Projector Headlights, Tinted Tails, Fogs, 3rd Brake & Reverse Lights 2009 G8 GXP: #1233 out of 1829 - SOLO Axlebacks, VCM OTR Intake

08-31-2011, 09:31 AM	#4
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08-31-2011, 12:49 PM	#7
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	How much, foo? __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

08-31-2011, 01:47 PM	#9
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	20 for two calipers and brackets? Sheeeeeit... Mileage? Might have to pick these up... __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

08-31-2011, 08:58 AM	#3
HOYS lolGM AKA: Colin Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 1,102 Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS	They are aluminum I'm pretty sure. I've got some extras in the garage. Give me a couple bucks and one is yours.

08-31-2011, 12:05 PM	#6
HOYS lolGM AKA: Colin Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 1,102 Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS	With. Took em off for my F-Body brake setup.

08-31-2011, 03:40 PM	#11
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	The caliper brackets are not aluminum. I'm pretty sure they are cast iron and the slider bolt is steel. You should be able to heat it up with a torch, but you might damage the dust boot in doing so. That is also why I always put some anti-seize on the threads of those bolts. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

08-31-2011, 04:31 PM	#13
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	What happened, or at least by the looks of it...the dust boot got stuck inside, and the grease dried out. I lubed them up three months ago when I changed them, so who knows. Need brackets, plz. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

08-31-2011, 09:05 PM	#20
HOYS lolGM AKA: Colin Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 1,102 Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS

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