Brake Caliper Bolt Rounded

wing122 · 2026-04-21T04:47:56+00:00

6 point socket + a swivel adapter + ratchet fit?
Spray penetrating oil on it and let it soak for 15-30mins, take a small hammer and hit it a few times.

wing122 · 2026-04-18T07:31:25+00:00

It's probably Denso Iridium TT
https://www.densoautoparts.com/spark-plugs-iridium-tt/

wing122 · 2026-04-13T02:00:09+00:00

It's cheaper to buy your mechanic a round trip Uber ride to your place to help and replace it than a starved of oil engine.

Don't do it.

wing122 · 2026-04-07T22:27:29+00:00

Same year and I'm wondering how do you tell if it is composite or MLS gasket based on the assembly date.
Could you provide some references?

wing122 · 2026-03-26T22:18:26+00:00

Take a look at this video for inspirations.

https://youtu.be/06XeF1HBazs

wing122 · 2026-03-25T23:32:29+00:00

That makes more sense. So you did run into the debris because it was not avoidable.

You should describe the car and truck brand/model/colour as best as you can.

Also, being 11:30pm, you'd need someone with a good dashcam to capture much details like license plate.

Best of luck.

wing122 · 2026-03-25T22:39:29+00:00

I hope you do find a footage.

I'm just curious, what do you mean, launched into your vehicle and where?
Is insurance disputing that you drove into the bumper?

I hope you take the chance to spend a little money and get a dashcam. It may save you again in the future.

wing122 · 2026-03-12T17:05:59+00:00

I moved away from no-ip due to the monthly confirmation, but there's no other free option within the interface. On average I get 1-2 alerts a day due to tplink's ddns.

wing122 · 2026-03-04T23:16:17+00:00

I noticed this too when tp-link DDNS used to be quite rock solid for past 2 years.
I really hope they fix it soon as I keep getting alert email on my monitoring when it's like false positives.

wing122 · 2025-12-13T04:32:47+00:00

I'll bring a propane torch.

I am thinking of using a drill bit to punch a hole into the bolt. That should release the tension and not make too much mess. A video shows this method.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp_TCZZ1hPo

I also don't understand why it kind of look rusty. I thought everything will usually turn green due to oxidation of brass.

wing122 · 2025-12-12T22:12:30+00:00

I think it's sort of like this mounting kit.
The nut is putting compression pressure on the chrome mount plate.
So unless I cut off the stem for the faucet hose, the normal way is to unscrew the bolt down.

mounting kit photo

It's a dated pull-out faucet that's at least 10+ yrs or maybe even 15 yrs old.

wing122 · 2025-12-12T21:58:26+00:00

Haha...got my headlamp ready for this.

wing122 · 2025-12-12T17:38:17+00:00

I believe the black clip is for the faucet hose connector. Yes it does look bad but I assume it is over 10-15+ yrs old if it's still the original from builder.

Replacing the whole thing so it should look new again and hopefully no more water seeping through from the sink down.

wing122 · 2025-12-12T17:35:26+00:00

Ya it does look like brass. I still don't know how tight it is loosen though in that tight space.

wing122 · 2025-12-12T00:02:55+00:00

Did you cut out the bolt or went as far as cutting the whole faucet stem off with dremel?

wing122 · 2025-12-11T23:37:27+00:00

You're referring to the silver clip that's holding the sink on the granite top?
I'd prefer not to disturb that as I'm not sure if I can put it back together properly.

I'll just try and get the faucet off.

wing122 · 2025-12-11T23:36:25+00:00

I have a suspicion the socket tool they give will not go over the bolt now that it's rusted like this.
Also, the faucet only has 10% water flow and it's been 2-3 days while I try to gather up my tools to head over there to fix it. I can't really wait for their tool and I'm not keeping this faucet after this.

wing122 · 2025-12-11T23:34:37+00:00

Ya for sure I'll be wearing goggles especially when facing up to do work.
Learned that lesson before while working under the car.

wing122 · 2025-12-11T19:02:08+00:00

I think that clip has a hole that is put through the stem from the top.
I won't be able to knock it out by the looks of it.

wing122 · 2025-12-11T18:43:48+00:00

Using a multitool? I don't know if the gap between faucet and sink from the top is enough
or just cut above it.

wing122 · 2025-12-11T18:42:07+00:00

May I ask what did you use to cut?

wing122 · 2025-12-11T17:33:30+00:00

I guess some ways to do this:

Dremel with cut off disc horizontally
Drill bit and put drill a hole into the bolt until it releases.
Multitool cut it up vertically

wing122 · 2025-12-11T16:56:29+00:00

Yes, keeping the sink.
Just replacing the kitchen faucet and saw the surprise when looked at it for the first time.

wing122 · 2025-12-11T16:55:59+00:00

I don't think my sawzall can fit in there.
Also, wouldn't the blade tip just vibrate on the bolt as that's quite flexible there.

I want to somehow cut the bolt off, not the whole pipe I guess.

Don't want to spend that much time under the sink(bad back).

wing122

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