Broken caliper bolt.

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May 20, 2012 | 12:11 PM

JeepHeepYoda

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From: Conifer CO

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6

Broken caliper bolt.

title really says it all haha any ideas of how to get it out without having to drill it??

May 20, 2012 | 12:55 PM

JeepingDan

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From: CT.

Year: 88

Model: Comanche (MJ)

Engine: 4.0 HO

Is it flush? If so gonna have to drill. I'd recommend reverse bits to get it out since it most likely broke because its seized.

May 20, 2012 | 01:03 PM

4.slow95

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From: Portsmouth,VA

Year: 96

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

you can buy reverse drill bits at home depot. do it slowly and make absolutely sure you drill them straight otherwise they will break and you will find yourself in a whole mess of problems

May 20, 2012 | 01:24 PM

JeepingDan

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From: CT.

Year: 88

Model: Comanche (MJ)

Engine: 4.0 HO

The idea of reverse bits is when the material of the bolt gets thin enough close to the threads it will unscrew with out damage to the part.
I use them a lot and they work amazingly.

May 20, 2012 | 01:58 PM

JeepHeepYoda

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From: Conifer CO

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6

I manageed to move to sleave around the bolt up and slide the caliper off and left the bolt in the knuckle, then just grabbed it with some needle nose and twisted it out.