removing and refitting discs

[Big Iain]

on a 172 what is holding the disc in place, I know its two screws but what head is on them and what size?

wtg on the discs rght now and wanna get the tools together thats all


cheers

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Torx screw holds em on . Can't remember the size off the top of my head , might be a 25 or 30 .Sometimes they feel like they are still stuck on after you've taken the screw out , it'll probably be rusted on , give a few hard hits with a hammer , or try with the screws undone and the caliper still on pressing the brake pedal , this can sometimes help it to come off . Copper grease on the hub before you fit the new discs will help next time you want to change em .

 

[Big Iain]

cheers how tight are they? it aint gonna round on a 5 yr old car is it? all the heating up etc

 

[MRBILLYUK]

The screw will probably be a bit tight after 5 years , but torx heads are usually pretty good for not slipping and rounding , just make sure you put plenty of pressure on it so it doesn't give it chance to slip out and it should be ok .

 

[Big Iain]

tools a ready just need the god damn brakes now lol