Broken Wheel Locks

[AlanJ]

Argggghhhhhhh :x

So decided with my sons assistance to take the wheels of the Zed and have a good check and clean before some summer fun. Recently had the brake fluid changed so knew the wheels had been off. All bolts on the first rim were bloody tight so when it cam to the locking bolt I was extra careful to ensure the locking bolt had engaged before I applied pressure. Fell back as the locking bolt sheared and damaged the bolt surface where the locking stud engages. Sh*t! So now I cant take any of the wheels off. Have found a specialist who has a tool designed just for this purpose so off tomorrow to get the broken bolt removed and the other 3, £10 per wheel. Fortunately I have a spare set of lock bolts. So the reason for this - yes you guessed it they used an airgun to tighten the bolts on completion of the brake fluid change. First problem I have had with my dealer in nearly 10 years. Will call in and see what they say.........

 

[sars]

Bad news I had a similar problem, but it was the locking wheel adapter that broke, again over eager air guns being the culprit.

You buy a one shot device that will cut a left handed thread onto the bolt head so as it tightens it will undo the bolt....good luck

 

[pvr]

Reminds me to retorque mine after the Insp I from the dealer ... I normally do that but had forgotten about it this time.

 

[Machine monkey]

You can use stud extractor ( easy out tools ) As sars has described. I had exactly the same problem a few months ago. Had tyres changed then had to do something cant remember what? But i broke a socket undoing the normal bolts and broke the locking tool on the locking bolt

I was able to get a new one from BMW that day £10 and i took it to the garage and they managed to undo it with the air gun. It applies a more even force i guess? Even if you seat it properly you still using a big bar on one side so not and even pressure. You might be lucky and a new tool will work?

Good luck any way