Brake rotor studs stuck

Tiny
BRESNICK87
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  • 1993 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 95,000 MILES
Hello. I'm trying to change a rotor but two studs snapped in half and got stuck. I have tried getting them out but can't figure it out. Is there anyway to get them off without removing the whole strut? I've tried pounding them out with a sledge, using a ratchet, and nothing budges. Please help.
Friday, July 26th, 2019 AT 2:17 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Are you referring to the caliper slide bolts or the caliper mount/adapter bolts? I attached two pictures. Tell me which picture is the one that shows the problem area. Also, if you take a look through this following link, it may better help you identify the part.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Let me know.

Joe

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Friday, July 26th, 2019 AT 7:10 PM
Tiny
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They are stuck in the hub and bearing.
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Saturday, July 27th, 2019 AT 6:33 AM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

Okay, then the caliper mount bolts broke in the steering knuckle (picture 1). The only way you are going to get them out is via a drill and an easy out. They are threaded into the steering knuckle. If the threads are damaged when you try to remove them, you have a couple choices such as a helicoil, retap the threads and replace the bolts, or replace the knuckle.

Let me know if I can help or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Saturday, July 27th, 2019 AT 5:38 PM

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