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chris01 19-10-13 05:24 PM

pad change help!!!
 
Hi guys, attempted to change my brake pads today...managed to do the fronts easily but i cant do the rears :( the bottom 12m bolt on the caliper is completly rounded...is there any tricks to undoing it??? I dont wanna be removing brake lines etc...any help appreciated :)

talkingcars 19-10-13 05:30 PM

swap it with easing oil over night and either knock on an 11mm hex socket on to start undoing it or maybe some mole grips or an easi off socket.

chris01 19-10-13 05:48 PM

I tried an 11m spanner but couldnt get it on the bolt :( i can get a socket on it but theres no room for the ratchet without removing brake lines etc and mole grips wouldnt move it at all :(

peterzs 19-10-13 05:51 PM

Halfords do a set of sockets for removing rounded off bolts. Might be worth investing in some.

stamford 19-10-13 06:15 PM

As Pete said, B&Q sell those sockets as well, designed for rounded heads.

talkingcars 19-10-13 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterzs (Post 323534)
Halfords do a set of sockets for removing rounded off bolts. Might be worth investing in some.

AKA easi off socket.

talkingcars 19-10-13 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talkingcars (Post 323528)
swap

Soz, meant SWAMP


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