What is the star shaped attachemtn called that i need to removed the brake calipers with?
Realised once jacked up and wheel off that i needed this to remove the two bolts holding on the caliper
what size is it?
Also ,what size for the starshape again the holds the discs on? looks very rusty!
Will pop to halfords in half an hour to get them
Removing Calipers
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They're Torx bolts Pete, size T-55.
You need a good 'un as they'll be tight.
Also, clean out the "star" in the bolt head so that the bit goes in to the fuull depth. If it does not go full depth you risk wrecking it and then you have fun. Gently tap the Torx bit to positively determine it is fully home.
You need a good 'un as they'll be tight.
Also, clean out the "star" in the bolt head so that the bit goes in to the fuull depth. If it does not go full depth you risk wrecking it and then you have fun. Gently tap the Torx bit to positively determine it is fully home.
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I had to drill the smaller ones out on my Xantia.Just drillthe head off.Had to do the same on my b in laws Cupra R.But managed to undo the disc retaining screws on my 406.All they do is hold the disc in place.After a few miles with the new discs on i find the disc is tight on the hub then.
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you might one day need a T25 to get your steering wheel off to.
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