Rounded carrier bolts

[Smithers]

Thanks for previous advice on stuck slider guys - passengers side new disc and pads all looking good now.

So now I've moved to the driver's side and the previous owner has somewhat rounded off both the carrier bolts and they need to come off to replace the disc and get the other stuck slider out.

There is alot of surface rust which I've cleaned off around the bolts and have given them a good soaking with penetrating oil. I'm guessing I don't need to pay too much attention to the bolt head end of things as they just pass through the carrier which has no thread.

Any tips on getting them out? I might need a better socket or maybe I should be applying some heat to the bit of the hub they attach to?

Thanks.

 

[Matt Cup]

If they have rounded off, you might be best trying these.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-5-piece-bolt-grip-nut-remover-set/96028

 

[Smithers]

Ah Screwfix to the rescue, thanks Matt - will check that one of these is the right size...

 

[rich-6]

I would advise mole grips, They arent that tight, clamp on and a good sharp tap should free them, You shouldnt need heat but a bit wont hurt

 

[Matt Cup]

I would advise mole grips, They arent that tight, clamp on and a good sharp tap should free them, You shouldnt need heat but a bit wont hurt

Good call, forgot about those Have got me out of many a situation with sticky bolts.

 

[Alex H]

Hammer a cheap socket on a mm under what it normally takes.

 

[Smithers]

Got mole grips so that's 2 things to try before I go spending any £ - cheers

 

[Laine_16v]

Mole grips are a fooking god send on nasty bolts!