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Offline mrpatterson2008

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how do i get these off!! ???
« 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??
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Offline chilli_dub

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Re: how do i get these off!! ???
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline robz

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Re: how do i get these off!! ???
« Reply #2 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!
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Offline Adam

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Re: how do i get these off!! ???
« Reply #3 on: 25 June 2009, 12:25 »
Mine came of nicely with vice grips,
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Re: how do i get these off!! ???
« Reply #4 on: 25 June 2009, 13:28 »
big hammer
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Re: how do i get these off!! ???
« Reply #5 on: 25 June 2009, 22:29 »
Irwin bolt extractor set from Screwfix or machinemart approx £20
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Offline gazpowells

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Re: how do i get these off!! ???
« Reply #6 on: 26 June 2009, 22:28 »
Irwin bolt extractor is a great tool  :smiley: has helped me many a time
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Re: how do i get these off!! ???
« Reply #7 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:
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Offline MrBounce

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Re: how do i get these off!! ???
« Reply #8 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:
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Re: how do i get these off!! ???
« Reply #9 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:
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