how do I remove my caliper pins ?

2003 GMC SAFARI
12,000 MILES
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ANTHONYDEBELLIS
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I tried using liquid wrench, wd 40, a torch, they will not budge. they are torx, I have the appropriate socket, I have the new pads just cant put them on, because the caliper will not come off, I used a c clamp and pushed in the pistons successfully. please help, Thanks, Anthony
Sep 30, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So are they frozen because of salt and snow?Also can you remove the caliper bracket bolts?
Sep 30, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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ANTHONYDEBELLIS
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I haven't tried, that was my second step, they seem frozen also,I need to get a breaker bar on them, still have problem with the caliper It looks like the top bolt is cross threaded.
Oct 1, 2012 at 1:43 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You may be replacing the caliper then.
Oct 1, 2012 at 1:54 AM