Removing Locking Nuts!!!!

[mas]

as above

bought the car, but spoke to dave and he cant find the key for tyhe locking wheel nuts!! how the hell do i remove them??

its an emergency too as one of the brake pads has actually falen off/snapped off and the caliper is fouling the rear disc??

helpppp

cheers

 

[Butler205]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

Find a socket thats just slightly too small to go over the lock nut.
Smack it on with a hammer.
Tighten the other 3 normal nuts up a bit if you can.
Attempt to undo the locking nut with to socket you "attached"

I have used this method with lots of success.

 

[mas]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

i can see the theory, but i will try get a pic of what the nut lookes like... its not like the desifn i think you are thinking about...

its this type of top

http://www.sasproducts.com/acatalog/sold_secure_locking_wheel_bolts_310.jpg

 

[Saner]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

I had McGard locking nuts on mine with are similar to above and I removed all 4 with a banged on scoket.

 

[ben_p]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

easy job.. they wil be about a 22mm socket.. i got the mcgard ones off Ad vx with the above method

 

[Butler205]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

i can see the theory, but i will try get a pic of what the nut lookes like... its not like the desifn i think you are thinking about...

its this type of top

http://www.sasproducts.com/acatalog/sold_secure_locking_wheel_bolts_310.jpg

You'll be fine.

The first time I did this I removed most of the nuts without touching the other 3. You'll be surprised how easy they come off once tightening the other 3 up.

Just start with a socket that knocks on easily and work your way down to a smaller one.

 

[mas]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

if it a perfect round head though, how does another socket lock on?

 

[ben_p]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

its called "fricton"

 

[mas]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

round and socket shape wont exactly grip well!!!

 

[ben_p]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

they do.

 

[Laura]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

i have this same problem, left the nut in the wheel n drove off didnt realise till 5 mins later

 

[Butler205]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

round and socket shape wont exactly grip well!!!

Get off the forum and go and try it. :rasp:

 

[heathbrowning]

Re: Removing b*****d Locking Nuts!!!!

round and socket shape wont exactly grip well!!!

Get off the forum and go and try it. :rasp:

If the socket is a tad smaller than the wheel nut and you have to knock it on with a hammer than of course its gonna get a good grip. Its worked for me loads. Make sure you have a good, long power bar and that its at a nice right angle to the socket!

 

[TomTom]

Usually the slightly larger socket bashed on the lock nut will do. I usually give them 3 or 4 whacks with a massive punch which loosens them up, and 'shocks' them - full on swings, not toffee breaking hits. Then a thinner punch, about 5mm across, and tap them round to undo. Works everytime I've done a fair few that way.

Grease the wheel bolts threads helps