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2003 Impala, the bolts on the caliper are frozen

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Old Dec 12, 2021 | 11:40 PM
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Default 2003 Impala, the bolts on the caliper are frozen

hi Guys, I am new to working on my 2003 Impala, I have a broken wheel stud, I would like to remove the caliper
to remove the rotor, only the bolts on the caliper are frozen, what is the best way to loosen the caliper bolts ??
I decided to ask before I spray with liquid wrench and ask where to spray?
please post , many thanks, rocky
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Old Dec 13, 2021 | 8:04 AM
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I had that problem last year on my Silverado. I sprayed the bolt with Blaster and tapped it with a hammer. Then I put a box end wrench on the bolt and used a piece of pipe on the end of the wrench for more leverage and pulled as hard as possible and it came loose. I had to turn the wheel to one side to gain access to do this. I don't guarantee this but it worked for me.
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Old Dec 13, 2021 | 10:17 AM
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hi , opps its the drives side rear wheel , not alot of room,
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Old Dec 15, 2021 | 6:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rocky10954
hi , opps its the drives side rear wheel , not alot of room,
Thats why Neversieze was invented. Cheap insurance. Bolt comes right out.
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