I'm working on changing my front rotors and pads. It states in the Haynes repair manual to "remove the guide bolts securing the caliper to the carrier bracket" by using a 7 mm Allen Key. We tried this and the bolts won't budge. Well, I think my dad missed a step beforehand. The first step in the book says to "pry the retaining clip from the caliper." My grandpa said that clip does not get removed, but I think so. We were wondering if a special tool, such as an impact wrench was necessary to remove the guide bolts because they are so tight. Does anyone think it would be all right to use a propane torch to heat them up. I'm so confused. Or does the retaining clip produce a force on the guide bolts that would make it impossible to remove without first removing the retaining clip?
Sorry for the confusing post.
