joetow

hello any ideas on how to remove the two allen key bolts 8mm that secures the caliper to brake disc/hub on the rear , the bolts are badly distorted as somebody previously used excessive force or a over zelous air gun the shape off the internal hex is no longer there ? i was told irwin tools dos a special socket that is used to grab the external part off the bolt & undo it ?
i have not yet tried this method has any one experienced this problem on the a4 audis im sure it must be a common problem if anyone has tried this method using irwin tools sockets could you let me know wot size socket fits exactly over the allen key bolt
as im stuck at the moment on this problem i have soaked the nuts for a week using penatrating oil also used a blow lamp with out no success any help hints tips gladly welcome thanks joetow....

Just Me

Are they flush or protruding? Might try either vice-grips or EZ-out or, gulp, drill'em then EZ-out 'em.

Not my specialty.

Grant