Tried a different way to free a seized caliper bolt on a '08 Civic

Had a Civic in the shop with a rear caliper bolt that wouldn't budge... even with a breaker bar. Instead of just more heat, I mixed up a 50/50 blend of acetone and old ATF and let it soak overnight. The next morning, it came loose with almost no effort. I'd heard about that mix online but never gave it a real shot before. Honestly thought it was just a garage myth. Anyone have a go-to 'stuck bolt' trick that actually works for them?

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the_willow18d ago

Wait, you used old ATF and it actually worked?

charlie26917d ago

I was wrong, @the_willow, it worked great.