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Ive cut my hands to shit while working on the incredibly cramped engine compartment, but never anything deep enough to need stitches! Did your hand slip while you were loosening the bolt or something? :lol: The bolt was my fault because I was using the closest non-metric socket and an adjustable wr...

Success! It was very simple. Thanks everyone.

It wasn't a money saver though. 6 stitches on my index finger ($230) but oh well.

WD-40 might help, but it's not really good for this sort of thing. PB Blaster (found at a hardware store or auto parts store) is a much more effective penetrating lubricant. Most people here use it. Spray it liberally with PB Blaster, let it sit for a few minutes, tap gently with a hammer, spray it...

I read everything carefully and finally got started today. Thanks for taking the time to give advice.

But I've hit a snag: I cannot get the bottom caliper bolt loose. I'm worried I'm going to strip it or even break it off. Does anyone know how deep it goes? Is WD-40 going to help at all?

Thanks again, I thought I'd have to get the repair guide at Autozone. It does look fairly simple. Looking at the guide, I'm not sure about two things. Does the c-clamp only stay on until the lower retainer bolt comes off? And bleeding...if it's not gravity bleed, I'll need another person. Do you kno...

Thanks vrg3.

I'll check out Autozone. I'm definitely a beginner but I thought it might be fun to give it a shot.

Hi Everyone, I have a 91 Legacy wagon I use as a station car. It's getting to the end of it's life but I'd like to make last through winter for the 4WD. My question: the front brake pads are shot. Is it possible to replace them myself? I've been googling for resources but haven't found much instruct...