98 Xantia TDI - Brake calliper torx bolts

evildiesels · Post by **evildiesels** » 23 Jul 2008, 05:31

Hi guys, I have to do one of the CV joints soon, does anyone know the exact torx bit required for removing the callipers??

evildiesels · Post by **evildiesels** » 23 Jul 2008, 05:42

Damm, I should have used the search function - think I found it -

RichardW wrote:It's a bit late now possibly, but you need a T55 Torx bit to remove the calliper carrier before you can remove the discs. Best to know this before you have the brakes stripped down and need to go to Halfords! Make sure the calliper bolts are well cleaned, and the bit well fitted, before attempting to undo them - they are tight and mashing the heads is not a very good idea

Can anyone confirm this is correct??

cheers

DickieG · Post by **DickieG** » 23 Jul 2008, 06:03

Yes it is, Torx 55.

evildiesels · Post by **evildiesels** » 23 Jul 2008, 08:05

Cheers mate, I'll grab one tomorrow while im out getting the parts.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 23 Jul 2008, 08:18

you dont usualy need to remove the calliper whilst replaceing a CV boot, you just undo the hub nut, unhook the hand brake cable, split the lower swivle joint, and track rod end, now you can pull the bottom of the leg outwards to disengadge the drive shaft from the hub, at tjhis point if the gaitor is split wide open i would knock the CV joint off to strip it down to clean it out, but if its only got a very small hole and you have access to a fitting cone you can just by one of those stretchy CV boots and slide it on over the cone

regards malcolm

evildiesels · Post by **evildiesels** » 23 Jul 2008, 11:31

Cheers Malcom, I've never done one and a quick squiz underneath I saw the torx bolts and knew I didn't have a bit that size, I think I'll grab one while out anyway just in case I need it one day - thanks for the help