Expect to strip some of the allen bolts. It happens -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of John Caldwell Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 12:23 PM To: Brandt D Cc: 'A2' Subject: Re: Need Brake Pad Install Help ASAP - Thanks
On Fri, 12 Oct 2001, Brandt D wrote: > I'm at school with my Bentley, some tools, brake pads and the piston > clamp thing to push the brake piston back to provide clearance for the > new pads. The Bentley is telling me to remove the lower bolt on the > brake caliper. Problem is - there is no regular nice 6 sided bolt, it > looks like a hex and instead of buying 10 different sizes at the parts > store, I was wondering if someone could help me out and let me know what > size I need. BTW - itÂ’s an 89 GTI 16v. I'd like to get this done today > because my pads are shot. > buy a set of allen sockets. you WILL strip out the bolt if you don't get the correct size. This is true of a couple different parts of the car, so having a small assortment (up to 9mm) won't hurt. A single socket will probably be like $3-4, and a set will probably be $10. I have a set that I bought at wal-mart, and I've been using it for a year with no troubles... i think that's about how much I paid. If you really only want one socket, it's a 6mm. _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
