Brake problems

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DruidAT
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Well I heard some grinding today, turns out I needed new pads and rotors in the rear. I bought them.I went to install using zerothread/248077.Here's my problem. The pistons don't seem to screw in all the way. I've made about 40 rotations and it isn't moving much. I also tried taking off the bleeder screw to loosen up pressure. I can't get the bleeder screw off. I torched it, lubricated it, used 10mm socket, didnt work so I used vice grips . Still nothing. it's not stripped thankfully though. Any ideas? Is my caliper seized? I only tried this with my rear driver's side so far. Now my car is up on jacks because it's too dark to work.


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ZOMG.SR20
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yup that one is seized

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DruidAT
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oh damnit... do autozones/pep boys usually have the rear calipers in stock. I need my car to be done by tomorrow afternoon... this bums me out... ive been spending too much money already.

Shabbernigdo
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i couldent get the calipers from autozone or o rielys. i had to go to napa to get remans.

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ZOMG.SR20
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autozone in the NE usually has them they always have things in stock for my car

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DruidAT
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this week just sucks.


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