Hi,
I have a 2001 California Stone that comes with spoked steel wheels and a single brake disc on the front wheel.
I have just been given an alloy front wheel from an EV, fitted with two discs. I want to use this as it will allow me to run tubeless tyres and stop worrying about punctures when travelling in Europe.
However, the original owner wants the two discs back and I have been unable to remove any of the twelve Allen bolts (2 x 6) holding them to the hub.
I have tried a 5mm Allen key but they are far too tight for such a small key and it just flexes. I have some Snap-On Allen sockets but the 5mm isn't a great fit and I don't want to damage the bolt and compound the problem. I have tried applying heat with a small blowlamp but I stopped to avoid damage before achieving any success.
I could try a pneumatic impact wrench but I think that the 5mm hex would not take the torque required to undo the bolts and either sheer off or round off the tool or the recess in the bolt.
I would be grateful for any ideas from people that have changed their discs and have overcome this problem in the procress.
Thanks!
I have a 2001 California Stone that comes with spoked steel wheels and a single brake disc on the front wheel.
I have just been given an alloy front wheel from an EV, fitted with two discs. I want to use this as it will allow me to run tubeless tyres and stop worrying about punctures when travelling in Europe.
However, the original owner wants the two discs back and I have been unable to remove any of the twelve Allen bolts (2 x 6) holding them to the hub.
I have tried a 5mm Allen key but they are far too tight for such a small key and it just flexes. I have some Snap-On Allen sockets but the 5mm isn't a great fit and I don't want to damage the bolt and compound the problem. I have tried applying heat with a small blowlamp but I stopped to avoid damage before achieving any success.
I could try a pneumatic impact wrench but I think that the 5mm hex would not take the torque required to undo the bolts and either sheer off or round off the tool or the recess in the bolt.
I would be grateful for any ideas from people that have changed their discs and have overcome this problem in the procress.
Thanks!