That PB Blaster stuff is the best I've used for breaking nuts and bolts free

 

If you are working on the driver's wheel, turn the wheel all the way to the left. If you're working on the passenger wheel, turn the wheel all the way to the right...

This way, you have plenty of clearance to use a breaker bar... In my case, (before I got air-tools), I used a serpentine belt removal tool. It's basically a 3ft long rod, with a 3/8" socket drive on the end. I put the appropriate socket on it, and used it to remove the bolt.

All else fails, you can buy an electric impact wrench that plugs into the cigarette lighter, for like $20 at the auto parts store. I got one of those when I eventually broke my "breaker bar".

 

Can anyone tell me where I can pick up that PB Buster?

 

Does PB stand for PERPETUAL BALL?

You did say you're looking to break 'nuts'.

 

Not sure, try the usual sources: AutoZone, Walmart, Napa Auto Parts, etc

 

What are you taking the spindle nut off for?? Not required for a brake/rotor removal/job...

 

Can someone with a TL manual post the torque specs for the two "caliper to spindle" bolts. Not the two that the caliper slides on but the two, that are about and inch and a quarter long that bolt the entire caliper assembly to the spindle assembly.

I have about 27K miles on my 04 TL. Original brake pads with over 1/4 inch of pad left. Had a pretty good surge while braking (warped rotors), thus pulled both off and had them turned locally ($20 for the pair). Installed freshly turned rotors back on using original pads (no issue with this given current condition etc.). Car drives/brakes perfect yet I would like to ensure I get the proper torque on the caliper assembly. They was tight coming off, and I put them back on tight, but I don't have $600 worth of Snap-On torque wrenches for nothing - just need the specs.

Thanks all.

Smitty

 

bracket mounts F 80 ft lbs rear 28
caliper mounts F 36 ft lb r 17 ft lb

Thats the spec on gen 2 so should be very close

 

An impact screwdriver is a handy tool to have if the rotor screws won't budge. About 15$ at tool shops.

For a car as new as the TL I would expect things to be clean and fairly corrosion free unless you drive in an area that uses road salt in the winter.

If your brake fluid is old and dirty and you are comfortable bleeding the brakes, open the bleeder to drain the dirty fluid when you press the pistons back into the caliper. This prevents the sludge that collects at the piston from being forced back up into the rest of the system.

 

Many thanks.

I figured given the size of the bolts they would be 40lbs or less.

 

Don't let the bolt size fool you. On my G35, the bolts were about the same size, but the service manual says to tighten em' to 125' foot pounds.