2003 GMC Yukon Caliper Bolts Tight

2003 GMC YUKON
111,254 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JERRY0
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I can't loosen one of the caliper bolts. Is it safe to apply heat. If not, what then?

Thank you very much, Jerry
Jun 15, 2010 at 9:36 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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PB Blaster let soak several hours then with punch and hammer strike head of bolt.Then apply tightening and untightening back and forth till it comes loose. Heat will damage caliper
Mar 5, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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