Once had a bolt on a brake caliper I couldn't get loose

My 2-ft breaker bar got me nowhere. Friend of mine had a 4-ft breaker bar he brought over, and that didn't work either.

We ended up with a 6-ft pipe on the end of the 4-ft breaker bar. With that much torque, we we actually picking up that corner of the car with the breaker bar before the bolt finally let go.

I'm genuinely shocked nothing broke trying to crack that one loose. To this day, that is the most stubborn bolt I've ever had to deal with.

In response to this post by 7Hokie1

Posted: 01/18/2022 at 3:57PM

Man Spends Three Days Trying To Remove Oil Filter -- EDGEMAN 01/18/2022 11:48AM

Oh, this brings back bad memories. 70's era Chev 350 took me hours. ** -- Bon Air Hokie 01/18/2022 3:45PM

One time spent about an hour getting one off, finally realized I was -- 7Hokie1 01/18/2022 3:40PM

Once had a bolt on a brake caliper I couldn't get loose -- Tafkam Hokie 01/18/2022 3:57PM

I replaced the suspension on one of my older cars, and... -- EDGEMAN 01/18/2022 5:54PM

Plus having to dispose of the old oil ** -- Brown Water 01/18/2022 3:47PM

I eventually just started dumping it in the nearest creek at night. ** -- VaTaz 01/18/2022 5:55PM

I bought this set from amazon...½" drive. If to tight I can use my 20"... -- Major Kong 01/18/2022 12:50PM

Seriously doubt those would have worked in his situation. -- EDGEMAN 01/18/2022 2:04PM

They should make them with holes around the perimeter... -- MP4VT2004 01/18/2022 2:45PM

I always use the adapters on the bottom of the filter -- HokieR 01/18/2022 12:24PM

It's never taken me three days, but I've had an all-afternoon filter -- Tafkam Hokie 01/18/2022 12:17PM

My local Toyota dealer has a habit of overtightening the engine drain plug -- EDGEMAN 01/18/2022 2:02PM

How many have changed vehicle oil but forgot drain plug? -- VTCC 65 01/18/2022 12:10PM

I have accidentally removed the transmission -- HokieR 01/18/2022 12:26PM

Did she forgive you for the mess you made on garage floor? ** -- VTCC 65 01/18/2022 2:09PM

I did that on my Harley a few times -- EDGEMAN 01/18/2022 2:05PM

Did that once -- Beerman 01/18/2022 12:49PM

So was it overfilled with oil then? And no transmission fluid? ** -- Brown Water 01/18/2022 1:14PM

Ayup ** -- Beerman 01/18/2022 1:22PM

Lizard of the Day material right there ** -- Brown Water 01/18/2022 1:28PM

I usually check the dipstick after refilling with engine oil. -- EDGEMAN 01/18/2022 2:07PM

Not that...but did havta employ the screwdriver technique on a filter once -- great2bahokie 01/18/2022 12:15PM

Haven't missed that yet, so there's still time. ** -- EDGEMAN 01/18/2022 12:11PM

…tighter than Dicks hatband ** -- chumley 01/18/2022 12:01PM

Cool rear window...that would be a tough find I would imagine ** -- Tuckahokie 01/18/2022 11:57AM

I liked the look of those Barracudas! -- EDGEMAN 01/18/2022 12:05PM

Nostalgia can be expensive...but you can't take it with you ** -- Tuckahokie 01/18/2022 12:13PM

Once had a bolt on a brake caliper I couldn't get loose

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