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Henry Posted on Dec 16, 2012

Can't remove front caliber

Unable to remove rusted screws....

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Holding the caliper to mounting bracket ?

Use a long 3/8 flexhead ratchet & socket,torx driver,
allen driver or whatever fastner you have

If it is something like a 12mm wrench-- use a long one
& break loose with a plastic or rubber hammer

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