Jaws567

I'm in the process of replacing my rotors (everything is stock), but I'm stuck and need to some help. It is my understanding that I need to get two bolts off (according to audiworld tech article) in order to allow the caliper to be pulled away from the disc. Please confirm that my pictures below are of the bolts that need to be removed. The first two pictures are of the top bolt (some of the pics are taken with a 18mm deep socket covering the bolt), and the second two are of the bottom bolt. All pictures are taken from the backside of the disc.

If I am in fact trying to get off the right bolts, how do I do it? I've literally put my entire body weight on the socket wrench (by standing on it)), and I can't get either of the bolts to budge.

If I am just incompetent, and trying to remove the wrong bolts, please help guide me towards the right ones.

Thanks in advance for the help, and I apologize for the elementary questions

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/102073/top_bolt.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/102073/top_bolt_3.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/102073/bottom.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/102073/bottom_2.jpg">

Dr. Back Crackin S4

wrong bolt....look at the first pic...its the one with the rubber covering...

S4mig@PEB tuning

Pictured bolts hold the caliper carrier in place.

Jeff Vader - boscoj

I don't think so. He's got the right bolts . . .

Jeff Vader - boscoj

looks correct to me . . . you need more leverage . . . breaker bar, length of pipe . . .

Cooper993

Agreed. You need to take the carier off to remove the rotors.

Cooper993

I used the handle from my jack to get enough leverage. They're on there very tight.

Jeff Vader - boscoj

it's tough to get the angle right, I use a regular socket with an extension and a breaker bar.

If you live in a "crusty" state you may well need to soak them in something and try again.

UberVier

the bolts behind the caps aren't torqued as heavily. Its tricky to get the hex wrench in there, but seriously, keep trying.

The other bolts are indeed the carrier bolts. These hold the entire bracket + caliper on. It will work if you take these out, but like others have said, they're on there like a ****.

So, why have to strain so much and then break your knuckles, or tools. Get the correct hex wrench in there, give it a tap.

Also, make sure you orient yourself correctly as to the "lefty loosey righty tighty" thing, I know it's simple but sometimes that's the most overlooked thing when you're working "backwards" like that.

S4lorn

Yup - it is 200 nm or 148 lb/ft-