wheel nut

bud1950 · 03-07-2008, 12:24

went to change wheel .there was 3 normal nuts but the other 1 was round with 3 splits . how do i get it off . as i need to check brake pads. never seen this before . will i need a special tool for this. any advise would be cool.

johnh510 · 03-07-2008, 13:00

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Originally Posted by bud1950

went to change wheel .there was 3 normal nuts but the other 1 was round with 3 splits . how do i get it off . as i need to check brake pads. never seen this before . will i need a special tool for this. any advise would be cool.

Has it got unusual/expensive wheels?

Have the other wheels got an odd bolt too?

If so, there is a tool/adapter somewhere to fit - is it in the boot with the spare wheel??

Failing that, talk to the previous owner.

anewman · 03-07-2008, 13:15

If you have lost the locking nut key, I believe you can get emergency wheel locking nut removers Emergency Locking Wheel Nut Remover 4 Pc - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys not a clue how they work though. Failing that I would guess a good garage should be able to remove them and replace for standard nuts.

bud1950 · 03-07-2008, 13:17

cheers pal i found the adapter in the boot . the wheels are standard.you are a star

bud1950 · 03-07-2008, 13:22

cheers both of you .great advice

03-07-2008, 12:24	#1
bud1950 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wheel nut went to change wheel .there was 3 normal nuts but the other 1 was round with 3 splits . how do i get it off . as i need to check brake pads. never seen this before . will i need a special tool for this. any advise would be cool.

03-07-2008, 13:15	#3
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,360 Thanks: 938 Thanked 203 Times in 188 Posts	Re: wheel nut If you have lost the locking nut key, I believe you can get emergency wheel locking nut removers Emergency Locking Wheel Nut Remover 4 Pc - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys not a clue how they work though. Failing that I would guess a good garage should be able to remove them and replace for standard nuts. __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate

03-07-2008, 13:17	#4
bud1950 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: wheel nut cheers pal i found the adapter in the boot . the wheels are standard.you are a star

03-07-2008, 13:22	#5
bud1950 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: wheel nut cheers both of you .great advice

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