whats with the pins on the front calipers of the 2010 ss, how do i get the pins out pounding them out i heard was a bad idea is there some sort of a release? somebody have good advice thanks.

 

the inside of the caliper ( inner fender side) the pin has a spring clip. It gets corroded from road salt and lack of maintenence.

you drive the pointed pin from outside ( road side of car) to the inside with a small hard punch that does not exceed the diameter of the pin or you will damage the caliper.

use a hi quality penetrating oil on the inside of the pin. let sit for a bit. a little heat from a propane torch on the inside of the pin

hammer from the outside.

 

so just lube it up possibly torch it up and pop it out or do i have to do something with that spring clip

 

the penetrating oil will attack the corrosion under the pin spring clip. the heat will help burn it up (not too hot, thats why you use a small propane torch not a welding torch,
then wire brush the heck out of the pin end , clean it up, even boil the end of the pin in water and baking soda to get rid of the corrosion. Clean up the pin bore in the caliper with a pipe cleaner and some water and CLR. Nothing too crazy aggressive you dont want to hurt the caliper. Aand install with never seize. Better is to buy a new pin kit from CED they are on the web site and not a lot of money. CED also sell calipers lol

 

quick question say i do damage the pin would i be able to get a new pin set overnight from CED

 

I am sure Tom has a kazzilion parts in inventory and pin kits are one of the kazillion

 

appreciate your help ill let ya know what happens thanks again

 

one more question on his site they only have pin kits for 08 09 cobalt are they the same brembo's on my 2010 ss

 

08-10 brembos are all the same