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Title: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: jmorris on 02 March 2011, 21:16

hey guys, im in the middle of changing my rear discs and im having trouble getting the 2 8mm allen head bolts out that hold the caliper carrier in place, i have done a search and seen that many people use the irwin  bolt removers i was just wondering if anyone new what size i would need so i can get the right set.
cheers
jake

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 02 March 2011, 21:38

Not sure. I think one from either set should work.
I would just buy both sets.

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: gm8 on 02 March 2011, 21:56

i had this prob on my mk2 ibiza , i used a chisel and lump hammer to free the bolt , and replaced with hex bolts

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 02 March 2011, 23:32

These are the ones i brought ages ago for this exact same job.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/96028/Van-Car-Accessories/Sockets-Hex/Irwin-5-Piece-Bolt-Grip-Nut-Remover-Set

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: danmusic24 on 03 March 2011, 09:59

as above! i used hammer and chisel to remove lower one and had drill the top one out...horrible job,got replacements form vw £1.50 each

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: tweed on 03 March 2011, 19:30

I use wd40, a allen key and a bar to fit over the allen key for leverage. I don't find that hard of a job to be honest  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: jmorris on 03 March 2011, 23:33

thanks for the help, i used the irwin method  :wink: worked a treat. done the one side then ran out of time, ill tackle the other tomorrow!
jake

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 03 March 2011, 23:53

Quote from: jmorris on 03 March 2011, 23:33

thanks for the help, i used the irwin method  :wink: worked a treat. done the one side then ran out of time, ill tackle the other tomorrow!
jake

They are worth their weight in gold.
I never understand why people chisel or drill the heads, when there is such an easy alternative  :grin:

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: gm8 on 04 March 2011, 00:37

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 03 March 2011, 23:53

Quote from: jmorris on 03 March 2011, 23:33

thanks for the help, i used the irwin method  :wink: worked a treat. done the one side then ran out of time, ill tackle the other tomorrow!
jake

They are worth their weight in gold.
I never understand why people chisel or drill the heads, when there is such an easy alternative  :grin:

when you only have one car with a wheel off and the nearest place to buy such things is miles away , you tend to try all sorts of crazy things  :evil:

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 04 March 2011, 05:50

Quote from: gm8 on 04 March 2011, 00:37

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 03 March 2011, 23:53

Quote from: jmorris on 03 March 2011, 23:33

thanks for the help, i used the irwin method  :wink: worked a treat. done the one side then ran out of time, ill tackle the other tomorrow!
jake

They are worth their weight in gold.
I never understand why people chisel or drill the heads, when there is such an easy alternative  :grin:

Prior planning sweetheart...

when you only have one car with a wheel off and the nearest place to buy such things is miles away , you tend to try all sorts of crazy things  :evil:

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 04 March 2011, 09:23

Quote from: gm8 on 04 March 2011, 00:37

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 03 March 2011, 23:53

Quote from: jmorris on 03 March 2011, 23:33

thanks for the help, i used the irwin method  :wink: worked a treat. done the one side then ran out of time, ill tackle the other tomorrow!
jake

They are worth their weight in gold.
I never understand why people chisel or drill the heads, when there is such an easy alternative  :grin:

when you only have one car with a wheel off and the nearest place to buy such things is miles away , you tend to try all sorts of crazy things  :evil:

Yep, i've been there a few times  :grin:

Title: Re: rear caliper carrier bolts
Post by: gm8 on 04 March 2011, 09:52

Prior planning sweetheart...


you just reminded me of this :)

Prior planning sweetheart... (http://Prior planning sweetheart...)