Removing the wheels

[Rico]

I have a boggo extending wheel nut wrench, from Halfords i think. This weekend I'd like to get the wheels off and clean all the arches, "attempt" to strip and clean the brakes, and re-fit.

However, am I ok removing and re-fitting the wheels with only this boggo tool. Will I require a proper adjustable torque wrench to ensure all the wheel nuts are correctly fitted, and not loose/too tight.

Or am i just being stupid? ;/

 

[ipodsandguns]

A torque wrench is always a good idea but not essential.

 

[Ed...]

You meen u have a wrecking bar to get the wheel nuts off? Just dont overtighten them mate and u will be fine

 

[blackpanther]

You meen u have a wrecking bar to get the wheel nuts off? Just dont overtighten them mate and u will be fine

^^^^^^
as woody said.

 

[Foxspeed]

remove with the "big" bar

and tighten with the standard "wheel brace" - its short/small for a reason - so the "average" person cant over tighten the bolts like you would if you used the "big bar" wrench

you have my number if you get stuck

i am down evesham over the weekend :huh:

 

[Rico]

remove with the "big" bar

and tighten with the standard "wheel brace" - its short/small for a reason - so the "average" person cant over tighten the bolts like you would if you used the "big bar" wrench

you have my number if you get stuck

i am down evesham over the weekend :huh:

Thanks Si, and everyone else, for the guidance. Bit of a noob and mega-worrier when it comes to anything mechanical with my car.

Evesham - you'll probably be driving past mine on the way down/up. Pop in and say hi if you like. Always welcome

 

[BenW]

You need to get roughly the right about of torque on the wheel nuts, too much and they'll get stuck, too little and they risk coming undone.

You can get a torque wrench for ~£25 so I'd just get one and make sure the job is done properly.

 

[aspen]

Have you got locking wheel nuts? Have they been off the car before?

I could only get one of mine off at the weekend. The locking nut pops out quite easily unless you can get a lot of force pushing into towards the wheel, but this is a recipe for disaster and I scratched one of my wheels.

Had to take it to the dealer in the end. Mechanic tried with an extended bar but admitted defeat and got a gun.

So moral of the story is, be very careful with locking nuts!

 

[Rico]

I bought a impact gun with a full socket set at the weekend for £12. Only a cheap one but I'll hook it up to the air compressor and give it a shot sometime. Wasn't able to get the wheels off this weekend as I didn't have time.

 

[Paul]

I only ever put the nuts on finger tight, it makes then easier to remove the next time

Yeah, right LMAO!