[jonalfaspider]

Hu guys my new discs n pads have arrived I have been doing my own for years on my gtv and spider however first time on the guilietta so any tips welcome.

I have just had a quick look and their are star looking bolts on the back of the caliper holder, I'm assuming these will need removing to get the old front discs off. If so are these star sockets available form places like halfords as was hoping todo this job at the weekend.

Thanks Jon

 

[johnnyroper]

Assuming they are Torx sockets you need probably E16 or 18 I would think.
Halfrauds do a set E6 up to about E22.

 

[armoore]

Check to see if they are Torx or Ribe. Ribe have a much more angular look compared to Torx. If you have some plasticine get an imprint to see. Both types are available in Halfords.

Are they gripped internally or externally? If external go by jonnyroper's suggestion. E type Torx.

 

[Isotope]

I just used a double hex socket to undo mine but I can't remember the size, sorry.

 

[armoore]

Isotope, i think you're correct. It's a while since I did mine.

 

[jonalfaspider]

Thanks for your help guys much appreciated. This is the bolt I mean.

 

[jonalfaspider]

Unusual bolt

 

[cruachan]

Looks like an external torx. I got this Draper set from ebay, decent value and selection

 

[armoore]

This is my set. Only used infrequently but vital when they were. E4 to E18. Those E Torx bolts are used a lot on suspension and subframes. Cruachan's set has the larger sockets and at that price ought to be a worthwhile purchase.

 

[johnnyroper]

E torx as suggested,Halfords set has good mix of 1/4,3/8 and 1/2 drive ones looked last night e4 up to e22 think it cost about £20 with my trade card.

 

[symon]

Usually you can undo external torx with a regular socket if you get one that fits closely.

I have never had any issues undoing them with that method.

 

[Isotope]

Usually you can undo external torx with a regular socket if you get one that fits closely.

I have never had any issues undoing them with that method.

as I said a double hex socket will do the job.

 

[symon]

as I said a double hex socket will do the job.

So you did. I missed your post.

 

[cruachan]

Apologies for digging up an old thread but as I did my front discs this weekend I can confirm it is an E20 bolt on the caliper carriers, and they are VERY tight, or at least mine were.