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Title: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: mrpatterson2008 on 25 June 2009, 08:18
went to change my rear wheel bearnings last night and there is supposed to two 17mm bolts holding the caliper on.. Instead there where torx heads on them and there rusted to bits.. I couldnt get them out..is this usuall or have i got some dodgy bolts??
Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: chilli_dub on 25 June 2009, 09:55
This is totally normal mate. These can be an absolute nightmare to remove! Best bet is to give them a good soaking in plus gas or something similar and use an Irwin Bolt grip set to remove them! Oh and youll need to replace them for new bolts when refitting the caliper. Think i paid around £4 for a set of four from VW.
Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: robz on 25 June 2009, 10:24
yeah, mine were a pain too last i did it!!
i found a lot of swearing and brute force got them out:)
defo get new and grease em up though!
Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: Adam on 25 June 2009, 12:25
Mine came of nicely with vice grips,
Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: VR6-Joe on 25 June 2009, 13:28
big hammer
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 June 2009, 22:29
Irwin bolt extractor set from Screwfix or machinemart approx £20
Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: gazpowells on 26 June 2009, 22:28
Irwin bolt extractor is a great tool  :smiley: has helped me many a time
Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: mumbles on 26 June 2009, 22:37
Quote from: VR6-Joe on 25 June 2009, 13:28
big hammer

I like your style... and I totally agree!!! beat the crap out of it...  :grin:
Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: MrBounce on 26 June 2009, 22:54
Quote from: mumbles on 26 June 2009, 22:37
Quote from: VR6-Joe on 25 June 2009, 13:28
big hammer

I like your style... and I totally agree!!! beat the crap out of it...  :grin:

Or a friend with oxy-acetylene - came off nice and easy then  :laugh:
Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: VW BUSH on 27 June 2009, 19:17
Quote from: robz on 25 June 2009, 10:24
yeah, mine were a pain too last i did it!!
i found a lot of swearing and brute force got them out:)
defo get new and grease em up though!

Thats the secret :wink:
Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: mrpatterson2008 on 30 June 2009, 19:38
iv got an oxy-acetylene torch :evil:,, so im going to give em some heat and then have another go,, if that dont work im gunna weld a nut on the end of the bolt and just get a socket on it,,, that'll get em out.. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:


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Title: Re: how do i get these off!! ???
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 30 June 2009, 22:13
Why go to all that trouble?
Just buy the irwin extractors  :wink:
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Post by: dr.gonzo on 03 July 2009, 14:50
i ground mine off and replaced em, i tried bolt extractors from macine mart but they wouldnt grab so i tried grinding edges on for hours and just ended up grinding em off all together, then the rest of the bolts came out with grips once the caliper fell off.