Hi,

You will need a standard 7mm hex allen key or peferably the same size mounted in a socket. Typically it's the one you dont get when you buy a atandard allen key set!!!


Anjum

 

I take it you want to get the disc/rotor off? The bolts that hold the caliper to the carrier bracket are Torx headed and around the 18mm mark. It is worth buying a set of the Torx sockets to go on your 1/2inch drive set, usually from 2mm right up to 22mm as a rack. You will end up using them on heaps of other bolts. Don't use a standard hex socket as you will strip the head and never get them off. They are torqued up really tight to well over 120Nm and you will need a long bar to get extra purchase. Torque up correctly on putting them back. Engine stands and chocks are a must too.

 

I can confirm the caliper bolts are 7mm hex keys.

And virtually impossible to see inside the rubber tube thing.

Regards,

Mike

 

Thanks guys, I had a peek at the weekend, you're right BigMike - you can't see a thing after removing the end caps. I guess you need to do it with the wheels on full lock.

So I guess I would need to dig out my trolley jack and axle supports. Incidentally is the front jacking point under the mounting for the front towing eye? I presume this is the bit that has the rubber bung shoved in it?

 

Yes you can jack up both sides at once from the centre front jacking point. It's where the rubber bung is and the plastic engine undertray has a cut-out for the jack position.

 

You are still going to have to get the disc off after you remove the caliper. The caliper support bracket stops you getting the disc off the car, even though it can be loose after removing the little grub screw.