I did something really dumb.. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

iconiczl1 · 06-27-2021, 12:48 AM

I was trying to do a DIY brake job because I wanted to save the $
andddd yea, pulled a "mekanik".

I mistakenly disassembled my passenger side front caliper to the point where brake fluid dripped out of the bottom and the two halves were able to rotate independently because I took out the 4 screws that hold the caliper together.

Do I need to put loctite on those bolts since I broke them free?
What type of loctite should I use?

Anything else I need to do? Brake bleed I know, but what about brake flush since contaminants could have gotten in?
Should I anti-seize the two halves?

iconiczl1 · 06-27-2021, 12:50 AM

The caliper housing bolts are what I took out by mistake. What torque value is it on a 2016 camaro 2ss?

iconiczl1 · 06-27-2021, 01:02 AM

........I need a whole new caliper, don't I

AlanRubin · 06-27-2021, 03:41 AM

Are you talking about BREMBO calipers?

https://youtu.be/F97lRoPqL9Y

olblue75 · 06-27-2021, 10:18 PM

No you don’t need a new caliper an goto YouTube an look for Brembo videos either maintenance or powder coating.

Mouse330 · 07-01-2021, 05:58 PM

If you removed the four bolts the hold the two halves together you need a rebuilt kit or a new caliper. There's seals between the two halves. You show you drive a 5th gen ZL1 if I remember correctly the ZL1 had a 6 piston one piece caliper. What do u drive?

okra · 07-01-2021, 09:15 PM

If you have brake fluid out on the floor, just rebuild the caliper. I would start with youtube

06-27-2021, 12:48 AM	#1
iconiczl1 Drives: zl1 5th gen Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: philly Posts: 3	I did something really dumb.. I was trying to do a DIY brake job because I wanted to save the $ andddd yea, pulled a "mekanik". I mistakenly disassembled my passenger side front caliper to the point where brake fluid dripped out of the bottom and the two halves were able to rotate independently because I took out the 4 screws that hold the caliper together. Do I need to put loctite on those bolts since I broke them free? What type of loctite should I use? Anything else I need to do? Brake bleed I know, but what about brake flush since contaminants could have gotten in? Should I anti-seize the two halves?

06-27-2021, 10:18 PM	#5
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	No you don’t need a new caliper an goto YouTube an look for Brembo videos either maintenance or powder coating. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

06-27-2021, 12:50 AM	#2
iconiczl1 Drives: zl1 5th gen Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: philly Posts: 3	The caliper housing bolts are what I took out by mistake. What torque value is it on a 2016 camaro 2ss?

06-27-2021, 01:02 AM	#3
iconiczl1 Drives: zl1 5th gen Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: philly Posts: 3	........I need a whole new caliper, don't I

06-27-2021, 03:41 AM	#4
AlanRubin Banned Drives: 2010 LS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pgh Posts: 411	Are you talking about BREMBO calipers? https://youtu.be/F97lRoPqL9Y

07-01-2021, 05:58 PM	#6
Mouse330 Drives: 2011 2SS, 2006 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: MA Posts: 245	If you removed the four bolts the hold the two halves together you need a rebuilt kit or a new caliper. There's seals between the two halves. You show you drive a 5th gen ZL1 if I remember correctly the ZL1 had a 6 piston one piece caliper. What do u drive?

07-01-2021, 09:15 PM	#7
okra 2002 Camaro V6 T-Top Drives: 2002 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9	If you have brake fluid out on the floor, just rebuild the caliper. I would start with youtube