The Chocolate Bolts That Hold Brake Discs To The Hub

[reuben205 0]

How can i remove them?someone has had a go previously and they are rounded?any help appreciated?

[Jrod 7]

Drill.

[Baz 421]

If an impact driver doesnt work, then as said, drill.

 

i really don't understand why they're ever done up tight tbh, they're just there to locate the disc, not hold them on.

[jackherer 543]

If you're not reusing the discs just move the caliper out of the way and tap the discs off with a hammer, the screw heads will easily shear off and then the remains usually unscrew very easily with molegrips.

[reuben205 0]

i really don't understand why they're ever done up tight tbh, they're just there to locate the disc, not hold them on.

I know daft ain it

 

If you're not reusing the discs just move the caliper out of the way and tap the discs off with a hammer, the screw heads will easily shear off and then the remains usually unscrew very easily with molegrips.

 

I will do that thanks

[marksorrento205 80]

And if you cant get it with mole grips use an easyout

[mrswampy 0]

And if you cant get it with mole grips use an easyout

Or leave the remains in place

they aint realy required

and if u do want them you only need the one

it is another line i can supply at a cost of £2 per four inc post.

[gti-si 0]

I personally find the caliper keeps them in adequate position. It's just another screw to round off and cause problems IMO

[d-9 0]

And if you cant get it with mole grips use an easyout

 

noooo hammer in a torx bit, far more effective than an easy out.

 

Pesonally think those screws are really worthwhile as it makes getting the wheel on a lot easier. Worth replacing them for the later torx headed ones rather than the early crosshead ones as they're lots less prone to rounding, and slap a bit of copper grease on when you fit them.

[welshpug 1,657]

If you can get hold of them some nice Stainless CSK screws do the trick nicely, a friend that works for a fasteners company gave me a handful and I've now replaced them on most of my cars