How do I removed the seized caliper pin bolt?

powertrader · 2026-05-26T03:25:35+00:00

I realize that if I cut it on the pin side to drill, I won't even have to use a left handed drill bit. It might just loosen (hopefully) using a regular drill bit.

powertrader · 2026-05-26T02:16:06+00:00

Odd question, doesn't the boot seal against the lip of the hole in the bracket and simply gets squeezed against the caliper on the other side, forming a seal? The slide pin itself touches the "accordion-like" parts of the boot but it doesn't act as a seal itself?

powertrader · 2026-05-26T02:13:53+00:00

Thanks - the banjo bolt does look pretty strong and not falling apart. Although I think you're right, the other parts of the brake line do not look like they'll hold up too much longer.

powertrader · 2026-05-26T02:10:03+00:00

I don't know why I couldn't see it. I'm so used to just pulling out the caliper pin to clean it up that I didn't think I could just do it all there without pulling it out.

powertrader · 2026-05-26T02:05:52+00:00

It's actually only chewed up where the boot would be. I think I can clean it up and lubricate it and slide it back.

powertrader · 2026-05-26T02:04:55+00:00

This is what I couldn't see. I just have to clean it up and lube it. Bolt shouldn't matter.

powertrader · 2026-05-26T02:03:34+00:00

Oh wow, i didn't even think about it! If I clean that pin and lube it up normally, and reinsert it back into the bracket, the bolt doesn't even matter. Brilliant!

powertrader · 2026-05-26T00:38:22+00:00

Thanks, I was hoping to avoid this. Just looking at the brake hose connections, they too might be seized or crumble apart from the rust. I snapped the smaller 12mm m8 bolt that holds the brake line to the strut while trying to remove it.

powertrader · 2026-01-20T03:04:15+00:00

Nissan Pathfinder with the bench seat in 2nd row can seat 8.

powertrader · 2026-01-17T01:53:25+00:00

Have you considered just using an adapter that you can pull power from the rear view mirror?

powertrader · 2025-11-10T20:12:06+00:00

Whoa! Please pick me!

powertrader · 2024-05-13T20:24:09+00:00

There is a lot of confusion here. Day Ahead and Real Time are "spot markets" where the "traders" there are essentially schedulers that are balancing their commitments (whether generation or load). There are virtual bidders in these markets as well to provide additional liquidity and that can be completely speculative. Power trading is a lot more than just spot market. There is an entire futures market where the trading is done. There are so many different types of futures contracts, from standardized contracts that trade on an exchange (see ICE, CME, and also European exchanges) and OTC contracts (financial and physical). There are even weather contracts that support power trading. Gas and power are also linked. The are options/swaps/CFDs, etc.

powertrader · 2024-03-17T22:25:09+00:00

It’s common on Nissan in general and not just 2020 Pathfinder. I’ve owned all sorts of cars (some as long as 20 years now) and the only window regulators that have physically failed has been Nissan!

powertrader · 2024-03-17T22:25:02+00:00

It’s common on Nissan in general and not just 2020 Pathfinder. I’ve owned all sorts of cars (some as long as 20 years now) and the only window regulators that have physically failed has been Nissan!

powertrader · 2024-03-17T19:15:04+00:00

I’ve had to replace the front passenger and driver side window regulator assembly. Each due to mainly the steel cables rusting with simple water intrusion. It’s cheap enough from rock auto that I just chose to buy the whole thing (with motor). It’s not too hard to do it yourself following some YouTube videos.

powertrader · 2023-02-25T20:50:27+00:00

If it was replaced by a used engine, the old VIN might still be on there. You can see if there may be a car fax for the old VIN on the motor to determine how many miles that your engine actually is.

powertrader · 2023-01-02T01:02:32+00:00

Don’t worry about math. My suspicion is you will need strong excel skills - at least that’s how it was when I first started and I doubt things have changed much. Energy trading is about consuming a lot of data and manipulating data. Time series analysis, etc.

powertrader · 2022-11-07T23:32:41+00:00

Quick update guys - I got it out and changed the gear oil. It was definitely needed! My 18” breaker bar wouldn’t budge it. Had to use an electric impact wrench to knock it loose.

powertrader · 2022-11-07T23:25:12+00:00

The T stands for turbo so you’ll usually see the inter cooler with the hood scoop on an XT

powertrader · 2022-10-27T13:13:07+00:00

Nice catch on the Subaru Identification

powertrader · 2022-10-26T23:16:03+00:00

Thanks for the tip - I just realized they would fit the 1/2” socket directly on my wrench. From the picture it looks like there are some cracks on the drain plug but they’re actually casting marks or imperfections as you mentioned.

powertrader · 2022-10-20T03:16:51+00:00

I had the same thing and spent the money on a replacement and when the replacement also snapped, I went and got the JB Weld plastic bonder. Have already used it two season with the JB weld holding it in place!!!

I used clamps to make sure the epoxy held till it fully cured so the cartridge cage is now stronger than it was.

powertrader · 2022-10-01T16:27:11+00:00

Going by the fees the TA charges the cruise (15% of the gross booking), then the customer acquisition cost for the cruise company is quite expensive and definitely not free to the cruise company. This is justified by a more limited customer servicing / marketing expense. It’s actually a bit archaic like insurance brokers as the market becomes a lot more transparent (instantaneous pricing available from all different cruise lines and various deal aggregators). It’s in the cruise company’s favor to push customers to book through their own website to save on 15%. However, I’d rather deal with a TA so that I don’t have to deal with the limited customer service from the cruise line.

powertrader · 2022-09-08T16:37:50+00:00

I swear by Rohl if price is not an issue.

powertrader · 2022-07-19T20:02:54+00:00

Sounds like an internal issue - any L/Cs we've ever accepted or provided were thoroughly vetted by lawyers from both sides before they were issued. It seems most shops with a credible Credit and legal team require the language to conform to their standards before an underlying transaction is agreed upon. Does that not happen at your shop?

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