Stud kit removal - help.

[mossyv6]

Started to change my rear discs on the Clio 200 today for my nice mtec (thanks @NorthloopCup ) but realised the stud kit is fitted in the old discs on the car.
I want to transfer this stud kit onto the new discs, so how do I get the studs out safely so I can use them again?
Thanks in advance.

 

[PAUL JA]

Are they loctited in ? If so you may need some heat

Lock 2 nuts together on the stud and they should wind out

 

[NorthloopCup]

Started to change my rear discs on the Clio 200 today for my nice mtec (thanks @NorthloopCup ) but realised the stud kit is fitted in the old discs on the car.
I want to transfer this stud kit onto the new discs, so how do I get the studs out safely so I can use them again?
Thanks in advance.

You either need to double nut them to wind them out, or do they have an Allen key head on them? Only other option is a proper stud extractor tool.

 

[Mr R.]

Remove then with the 2 nut method and a hot air gun to warm the locktite up.

 

[mossyv6]

You either need to double nut them to wind them out, or do they have an Allen key head on them? Only other option is a proper stud extractor tool.

No Allen key head will try the 2 nut method.

Remove then with the 2 nut method and a hot air gun to warm the locktite up.

Great stuff - the removal of the loctite was my next question.

Will have another go at the weekend. Thanks both of you

 

[JamesBryan]

If it's the red permanent loctite it takes 200°c to break free.

 

[Knuckles]

Are they loctited in ? If so you may need some heat

Lock 2 nuts together on the stud and they should wind out

This + heat just in case they are loctited in

 

[Jekyll]

Was going to suggest the double nut trick but others already have.

 

[mossyv6]

If it's the red permanent loctite it takes 200°c to break free.

Ouch - it might be new stud time if this is the case- hopefully not.

 

[JamesBryan]

Ouch - it might be new stud time if this is the case- hopefully not.

Nah a blowtorch will easy do a few hundred degrees.

 

[mossyv6]

Nah a blowtorch will easy do a few hundred degrees.

That's good then mate - thank you. I will take the discs off (studs attached) and get them viced up and in a controlled state away from the car and fuel before I start messing with flames :wink:

 

[Knuckles]

Nah a blowtorch will easy do a few hundred degrees.

I set a fire in work with one of those today. Fun times.

The quenching oil caught fire.