:@ brake caliper bolts

[wiffster]

what is the fitting on a 1995 mk2 seat ibiza cls 1.4 cuz i REALLY cant get them out (well say them there is only one left) ne help would be very welcome cuz i need it done asap

thanks ppl

 

[andyj]

I'm not sure what you're actually asking there mate, not very clearly explained!

It sounds like you've got all but one of the bolts undone, so therefore you must have the right size socket etc.

Try spraying the 'stuck' one with WD40 and leaving over night, and then trying again.....

 

[wiffster]

the caliper bolts that are at the back of the brakes is the one i cant undo

 

[Dave_R]

WD-40, allen key with a bar on the end!

 

[Fl@pper]

 

[AlpineWhite]

the caliper bolts that are at the back of the brakes is the one i cant undo

thay makes no sense. Are you saying both bolts, or just one of them? Also, do you mean the bolts holding the pads in, or the ones holding the caliper to the upright?

 

[suj]

thay makes no sense. Are you saying both bolts, or just one of them? Also, do you mean the bolts holding the pads in, or the ones holding the caliper to the upright?

i think he means the bolts on the calipers (#4/#5 on the diagram)

 

[andyj]

If it's #4/5 on the diagram, then I think they're 6mm allen bolts.

But, once you've undone them, they won't just come out, you need to pull them out using pliers etc, as they are 'sliders' which have some resistance from the rubber boot etc they go through.

 

[wiffster]

If it's #4/5 on the diagram, then I think they're 6mm allen bolts.

But, once you've undone them, they won't just come out, you need to pull them out using pliers etc, as they are 'sliders' which have some resistance from the rubber boot etc they go through.

ye thats perfect and thats the size allen key i didnt have lol got one from work 2day so ill give it a bash 2moz if suns out lol. thank you for all your help my car might stop now and stop the grinding. and thxs for diagram really helped me seen as haynes manual isnt to good with diagrams

 

[wiffster]

right.... allen key 7mm to big allen key 6mm to small is there a 6.5mm? cuz this is takin the P

 

[andyj]

sounds like it's a 'rounded' 6mm to me

you could try an imperial one.... not sure what the equivalent one would be.... you may need to hammer it in with it being rounded......

 

[wiffster]

hammer a 7mm in u think?

 

[andyj]

You might get a 7mm to wedge in there, but you may find that an imperial one (in between 6-7mm) will hammer in easier

 

[wiffster]

u fink halfords would have one?

 

[andyj]

Possibly.....

or try your local Wilko's.... you only want a cheap set that you don't mind destorying when you hammer it in place.

You'll also want to pick up a new bolt from Seat/VW

 

[wiffster]

do the bolts do alot cuz im sure i dont have any in the other side.

 

[andyj]

Yeah, they stop the calliper from falling off, and make sure it stays in place so your car can brake/stop.......

 

[wiffster]

ok no worrys how much u fink i could pick some up 4? dont really wanna spend the money seen as i gettin rid in august

 

[andyj]

Bolts will only be about £2-3 each from VW/Seat

 

[wiffster]

ok thx for ye help mate ill have a look 2moz