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The anti rattle clip (installed by previous owner) would not come out. After prying and pulling it snapped, leaving part of it stuck in the caliper. With a small amount to grab onto with pliers it still would not move. I soaked it in penetrating oil, put it in a vice and punched from both sides (the hole goes all the way through the caliper) and it would not budge. I swear they were installed with cement. You can see the punch started bending. The clips are hardened spring steel, so a regular drill bit did nothing. The only thing that started to work was a dremel diamond carving bit. But I still couldn't get all the way through. I'm afraid to use a torch because of the proximity to the piston and boot. I had to leave it for a few days but I bought some cobalt drill bits in hopes they can take on the hard steel. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone has any tips!
TL: DR Part of the anti rattle caliper clip is stuck in my caliper and after 2 hours all I managed to do was ruin the nice blue paint on my brakes.RS_caliper (1)_small.jpgRS_caliper (2)_small.jpgRS_caliper (5)_small.jpgRS_caliper (6)_small.jpg
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