MAPP gas is hotter than propane, but adding O2 can get that caliper red
hot, which in my experience works very well to free up stubborn
nuts/bolts. 

-Max

-----Original Message-----
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 3:13 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes

I'll take the caliper off and soak it with some PB then try an easy-out.
I have a propane torch too that does pretty well as a hot wrench with
MAPP gas.

--R

On 10/12/2010 2:42 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
> I've got an oxy-acetylene torch now - you may borrow if your inclined 
> to try an application of heat and an easy-out.
>
> I used this "blue wrench" on Saturday to persuade a sticking hydraulic

> fitting on the SLS of my wagon; all went well until I managed to pour 
> hot oil on my forearm (note to self: ensure hydraulic lines are empty 
> before using blue wrench).
>
> -Max
>
>
>    

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