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robdog:
 :huh: Went for the dreaded MOT today and apart from a few dodgy light connections they pulled me on worn brake discs. Shot down to spares shop and picked up new discs and pads, off with the wheels only to find the two bolts holding the caliper in place absolutely mullered and not budging. Gave it some heat and penetrating oil but no joy. Is there any way to get disc out without removing calipers? Otherwise it looks like the whole swivel pin housing will need to come off to allow for bolts to be cut holes drilled and tapped and new bolts put back. Anyone have any other ideas. :'(

Rob

lee celtic:
Can't really help sorry ....

them bolts are in an awful place too... :(

there are sockets that grip the flats of the bolt rather than the corners could be worth a go getting one the right size from a good tool shop...

hobbit:
You need to use a hexagonal socket, the 6-sided ones give you a good fit, if the bolt wont play then try a slightly smaller size and and tap it onto the bolt, then pray

good luck

robdog:
The bolt heads are badly rounded can get 13 ring spanner on but not the 13 socket, have tried a bit of gentle persuasion with a lump hammer but the socket just wont go and a 14 goes on but there is to much play so it will only make the situation worse I fear. Might have no option but to give it to a garage and ask them to do it in the week so that I can get a retest within the 10 days.

Rob

Andy41:
i think what you need is a torx socket not sure of size

go to landrover buy new bolts ( which you need anyway) then go halfrauds

hth  ;)

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