what size socket do i need to take off the axle nut? i'm trying to get the entire brake knuckle out that's what it's called right?

 

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yes it's called the knuckle (right or left), not the brake knuckle.

as for the socket , it's been awhile. i want to say 32mm?

 

32mm or 1 1/4 socket.

 

It's "technically" called a spindle nut. Depending on what car you have, which wasn't listed in the original post, the nut is usually around 30mm. I must say, trying different size sockets on the nut is probably easier than posting on the forum. Good luck on whatever you are doing.





Modified by mechanix619 at 12:58 PM 4/20/2008

 

make sure to use a breaker bar....i usually use the metal jack stick.

 

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I do the exact same thing. Works like a charm.

 

I got about a 5 foot peice of square tubing I use... put the 32 mm axel nut (You can rent them from Autozone), Leave the wheels on the and jump one time on the bar

 

make sure to un-post it first. it's usually got a dent in the side of it where someone posted it to keep it from turning.

 

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never fails

 

Ah, when I take it off, I just have someone hold down the brakes really hard and start turning. I usually ignore the dent thingy, it's a pain just to get it undented so I just force around it.

 

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LOL @ "dent thingy" it's called a stake.

The axle/spindle nut is 32mm, I am 1 million % sure of this, I just did the rear brakes on my EJ6 an hour ago.

 

x2 on 32mm.

 

thz for the replies guyz, reason i'm asking is because the biggest socket i have is 19mm so i wanted to know which size to buy.

someone mention i can rent it from autozone??? is that for reals? that would save me another 10 bucks

 

Yes autozone should rent them, usually you pay for it, then you get your money back when you return it.

 

i work at autozone.

yes you can rent it. i forgot exactly how much the deposit is, buts around 10-15.

just tell them you wanna rent a 32mm socket.

 

Haha my second job is Autozone too, I just borrow the loaner tools and bring em back when Im done