What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes...
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What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes...
I need to replace that whole hube/spindle assemble in the rear (the threads on the shaft at the rear are gone, and the 24mm nut won't tighten on)
i have most apart now
just wondering how you remove those 4 star shaped bolts?
thanks.
i have most apart now
just wondering how you remove those 4 star shaped bolts?
thanks.
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (loudsubz)
You talking about phillips head screws?
Most probably, if they have not budge in a while, you will need a bit of heat (torch) and a small manual impact driver to take them out..
I have removed some of those using a huge snap-on screwdriver, a couple of taps with a hammer and try twisting... You may be lucky that your screwdriver will have a molded nut on the shank to put a wrench for added torque.
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Most probably, if they have not budge in a while, you will need a bit of heat (torch) and a small manual impact driver to take them out..
I have removed some of those using a huge snap-on screwdriver, a couple of taps with a hammer and try twisting... You may be lucky that your screwdriver will have a molded nut on the shank to put a wrench for added torque.
fs
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (loudsubz)
I'm not sure, but it sounds like you're talking about 12 pt. bolts, in which case you'll need a properly-sized 12 pt. socket to remove them.
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (Padawan)
is it an internal or external star?? if its external then it would be a 12 point wrench or socket, like already stated. if its an internal star, then it would be a torx bit. it looks almost like an allen key bit for a ratchet. but it has the shape you are probably lookin for.
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (99b18)
Its called a Torx Bit and it varies depending on application. But all the honda's I have worked on have bots on the back. For other applicatiosn you need to go to a autoparts store and looks for a torx bit set. And it will probably be like T25,T27,T30,T35,T40,T45,T50 etc dont get the little bitty ones they will be too small. If it does not look like those then it is a alan key.
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (Evil_Wizard)
its definately not a 12 point bolt
the star shape is inside the head of the bolt
i guess a torx bit would work
thanks.
the star shape is inside the head of the bolt
i guess a torx bit would work
thanks.
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (loudsubz)
This is the spindle im talking about
I need to remove it and replace it with another one because I stripped the threads on the back part that holds it to the trailing arm
I need to remove it and replace it with another one because I stripped the threads on the back part that holds it to the trailing arm
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (loudsubz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by loudsubz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its definately not a 12 point bolt
the star shape is inside the head of the bolt
i guess a torx bit would work
thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
definately a torx bit.
the star shape is inside the head of the bolt
i guess a torx bit would work
thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
definately a torx bit.
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (99b18)
Torx bit #50. Just re-did my drums to rear disc brakes. Instead of swapping the whole trailing arm, I just took the spindle and hub off and put the rear disc on. Oh and if the car is older than 5 years I would suggest getting a hoist or something to get the car high enough to get leverage on the nut. I had to torch a couple off because they were so rusted!
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (CBracing)
thanks for all the help guys
torx #50 it is
so that spindle/hub assembly only comes off once those 4 torx bits are off correct?
thanks.
torx #50 it is
so that spindle/hub assembly only comes off once those 4 torx bits are off correct?
thanks.
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (loudsubz)
it that doesn't fit, go with Gator Grip!
lol i had to, but i bet it would work
lol i had to, but i bet it would work
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (loudsubz)
The torx nuts hold the drums on while the big nut in the center holds the hub on . The torx nuts are located around the the big nut. Once you get that off then the whole assembly comes right off.
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Re: What type of tool to remove the star shape bolts on back of drum brakes... (CBracing)
anyone know the torque specs for the torx nuts?
i cant see them listed in the helms
i cant see them listed in the helms
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