Little help removing the rotors please

Old Oct 9, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Little help removing the rotors please

I have Sport model...

I started the job and found out I was easily able to change the pad.
The problem is I want to turn my rotors. I cannot figure out how to get the socket on the top 22mm bolt. I have tried loosing the 2 bolts that hold the brake line and the socket still touches the brake line. And any tips on how to keep the caliper suspended? I was thinking of using a bucket to seat the Caliper.

I found this 2 website helpful
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2)Replacing brake pads Infiniti G37 sport brakes | G37 Akebono big brake pad replacement
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Turn your wheels slightly to the left (when working on left side) and right (when working on right side)

Suspend the Caliper with bungee cords.

Those two Caliper Bracket bolts are torqued to 80-90lbs. You'll need a breaker bar to get these loose. (Important to torque these back to spec when re-installing)

Let me know if you have anymore questions.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Emillion45
Turn your wheels slightly to the left (when working on left side) and right (when working on right side)

Suspend the Caliper with bungee cords.

Those two Caliper Bracket bolts are torqued to 80-90lbs. You'll need a breaker bar to get these loose. (Important to torque these back to spec when re-installing)

Let me know if you have anymore questions.
I did do that, I still couldn't get the socket on to fully seat properly on the bolt, I remember reading that the torque should be around 60 ft lb
The bungee chord is a good idea.
Thank you
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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I've also had to remove these bolts when I upgraded my rotors. All I did was to push on the brake line in that area to give me more clearance for the socket. Do it gently enough and it won't cause any problems. Also remember to remove the bracket clamp bolt above it first to allow the line to move. This should allow enough area for the socket to clear. By the way the bolt torque is 98 ft. lbs. which is quite high if you have the sport calipers. After reinstalling the calipers and torquing the bolts correctly, you can then pull up on the hard line to align the line clamp bracket to be bolted to the upright. Do this gently and there will be no problems or leaks. That whole brake line from the chassis hard line is a joke. There are better ways to get the flex line attached to the caliper and I don't understand why they did the way they did. Also the video shows a few more steps than need to be done to get the new rotors installed. Good luck.

Al

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