93 GT broken caliper bolt..help!!

fongo · 12-18-2001, 09:51 PM

Hi everyone! I accidently broke the front brake caliper bolt which holds the brake pad, while changing pads the other day ( I must of over torque it). The problem is most of the bolt is stuck in the caliper! So I need to remove the caliper and take it to a machinist to drill out the broken piece of screw.. Question is, how much does this cost? I thought of getting new calipers but, to my dismay, I went to the Ford dealer and they told me that they no longer manufacture calipers for 93 GT's, so I need to go to an aftermarket manufacturer. They DID say that they sell the screws, but at $60 a pop!! (I couldn't believe it!).
What should I do?? Should I remove the calipers and go to a machinist to remove the stuck thread and then buy new screws? or should I buy new OEM calipers with screws too, but where?
Any suggestions? If anybody knows of an aftermarket manuf., please let me know!
later! happy holidays!
fongo

fongo · 12-29-2001, 04:56 PM

Anyone, can you please help me?! Thanks, Have a happy new year!
fongo

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 12-29-2001, 05:13 PM

you could go to a junkyard, or just tap the screw out yourself, try drilling the screw out, then go to the hardware store, and get a tap the size you need

hope this helps a little?

Unit 5302 · 12-29-2001, 07:31 PM

Or you could go to a standard auto parts store like Autozone, or Pep Boys and get a rebuild caliper.

12-18-2001, 09:51 PM	#1
fongo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 139	93 GT broken caliper bolt..help!! Hi everyone! I accidently broke the front brake caliper bolt which holds the brake pad, while changing pads the other day ( I must of over torque it). The problem is most of the bolt is stuck in the caliper! So I need to remove the caliper and take it to a machinist to drill out the broken piece of screw.. Question is, how much does this cost? I thought of getting new calipers but, to my dismay, I went to the Ford dealer and they told me that they no longer manufacture calipers for 93 GT's, so I need to go to an aftermarket manufacturer. They DID say that they sell the screws, but at $60 a pop!! (I couldn't believe it!). What should I do?? Should I remove the calipers and go to a machinist to remove the stuck thread and then buy new screws? or should I buy new OEM calipers with screws too, but where? Any suggestions? If anybody knows of an aftermarket manuf., please let me know! later! happy holidays! fongo __________________ 1993 GT, MAC Fenderwell Cold Air Induction; Accel dist.,Splitfire plugs, BBK: 1 5/8 unequal length shorties, hi flow H-pipe w/ cats; Flowmasters 2 chamber American Thunder catback system, Motorsports 3-core radiator, 180º thermostat, BBK adj. clutch quad...the rest is bone stock!..but more mods to come!!

12-29-2001, 04:56 PM	#2
fongo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 139	Anyone, can you please help me?! Thanks, Have a happy new year! fongo __________________ 1993 GT, MAC Fenderwell Cold Air Induction; Accel dist.,Splitfire plugs, BBK: 1 5/8 unequal length shorties, hi flow H-pipe w/ cats; Flowmasters 2 chamber American Thunder catback system, Motorsports 3-core radiator, 180º thermostat, BBK adj. clutch quad...the rest is bone stock!..but more mods to come!!

12-29-2001, 05:13 PM	#3
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	you could go to a junkyard, or just tap the screw out yourself, try drilling the screw out, then go to the hardware store, and get a tap the size you need hope this helps a little? __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

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12-29-2001, 07:31 PM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Or you could go to a standard auto parts store like Autozone, or Pep Boys and get a rebuild caliper.