which Torx ?

[froggy]

Hi, my S2 Xantia. I want to remove and clean the calipers. anybody know what size Torx that I will need to undo the caliper bolts. I want to buy only one and not a set !

[RichardW]

Pretty sure it's T55

[MattBLancs]

I know it goes against the last line of your request, but:


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272402681964
EDIT: NOT THIS ONE, SEE BELOW


I've got this specific Sealey set (not from this specific seller) and I've not broken one yet!

I previously used the Torx fittings (3/8 drive) in my Halfords "professional" set - these have a lifetime guarantee (so take the bits of shrapnel and original receipt in store to swap for free = despite set being about 15 years old the swap stuff no problem) but after I broke the same size from that Halfords set, for the third time, doing the exact same job, I decided to look for something else. The Sealey set has done the same task a few times and is fine (is half inch drive) used a few of the other sizes and again they've all lived to tell the tale.

On a 206, 306 these caliper carrier to hub bolts are a T55 Torx, it's that one I kept breaking.

Matt

[MattBLancs]

Pretty sure it's T55

Could have beaten you too it if I hadn't waffled on so much!

[froggy]

cheers

[Steve Walsh]

I know it goes against the last line of your request, but:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272402681964

I've got this specific Sealey set (not from this specific seller) and I've not broken one yet!

I previously used the Torx fittings (3/8 drive) in my Halfords "professional" set - these have a lifetime guarantee (so take the bits of shrapnel and original receipt in store to swap for free = despite set being about 15 years old the swap stuff no problem) but after I broke the same size from that Halfords set, for the third time, doing the exact same job, I decided to look for something else. The Sealey set has done the same task a few times and is fine (is half inch drive) used a few of the other sizes and again they've all lived to tell the tale.

On a 206, 306 these caliper carrier to hub bolts are a T55 Torx, it's that one I kept breaking.

Matt

The ebay link is for a spline set not torx

[MattBLancs]

I know it goes against the last line of your request, but:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272402681964

I've got this specific Sealey set (not from this specific seller) and I've not broken one yet!

I previously used the Torx fittings (3/8 drive) in my Halfords "professional" set - these have a lifetime guarantee (so take the bits of shrapnel and original receipt in store to swap for free = despite set being about 15 years old the swap stuff no problem) but after I broke the same size from that Halfords set, for the third time, doing the exact same job, I decided to look for something else. The Sealey set has done the same task a few times and is fine (is half inch drive) used a few of the other sizes and again they've all lived to tell the tale.

On a 206, 306 these caliper carrier to hub bolts are a T55 Torx, it's that one I kept breaking.

Matt

The ebay link is for a spline set not torx

Apologies, googled "Sealey impact Torx", browsed the images (as seems they've a fancier set in a metal case at twice the price, mine is definitely the cheapskate version in a bit of vacuum formed red plastic) but didn't spot Google had done one of it's "any old things may or may not be what you searched for" response!

Quite correct that was wrong link, have actually read the description, and instead, this is what I think I specifically bought!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391919677291

[CitroJim]

I confirm it's T55...

Get a very good quality one as these bolts can be tight! A lot of the cheaper end of the market Torx bits available are made of cheese in my experience...

Even worse, they can shatter under heavy load and often don't fit the bolt head tightly. When undoing a tight Torx the last thing you want is an ill-fitting sloppy bit as it can damage the bolt head and make it even harder to remove.

Make sure the bolt head is 100% clean and free of any debris and make absolutely sure the Torx bit is right home... Once you are sure it is home apply some good blows from a hammer onto the to of the Torx bit to ensure it is both fully home and to help to begin the loosening process... Well applied percussion can be valuable in helping loosen something very tight... The bolts can also be very tight as originally they were Loctited in...

Then use a big, long breaker bar.