gieleuh Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Because I have a Brembo brakekit on my JDM GT they used a little spacer at the front to clear the Brembo Caliper with the original 18" Alloys. I want to remove it because I want to chnage the discs... But don't have the tool, can't seem to loosen it with ghettotools http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7250/p4130166.jpg http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7001/p4130165.jpg http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/487/p4130164.jpg http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7623/p4060126d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/27521_123869950971683_9425_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Are the studs long enough to get two nuts on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Looks like you need a special tool. Some sort of spanner wrench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 hammer and a screwdriver... it'll suck and take forever, but it'll eventually get them off I'm sure. Use the screwdriver to put in the little tiny holes and hammer away, lefty loosy righty tighty If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 ^ the problem with that is if it doesn't work, you're screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 not really... you'll easily figure out if it works or not on the first few taps. If it doesnt work, then you may have just put a few nicks in one of the holes, you'll still have 3 other solid spots for when you buy the tool. But I can guarantee that, if done properly, it will work just fine. I've done this on similar things. EDIT: If it doesnt move on the first few good hits, use some PB Blaster, wait a minute, try again. If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Drill and tap two opposing holes. Insert bolts. Use screwdriver to remove. Repeat. Use grade 8 hardware and you should be in OK shape. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gieleuh Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Problem is that I want to reuse the spacer because I want my wheel back on I'm thinking about making a simple tool like a anglegrinder spanner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Two pin punches in opposite holes, then turn. Chances are though that they are seized and you will need to use the pin punches with a hammer. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gieleuh Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hammering with this won't work http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/629/p4150179.jpg http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/629/p4150179.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 It's likely they're rusted/cooroded on the bolts. Did you try soaking them in PB Blaster and letting that work it's magic? EDIT: Also, if you want to bring it over to my place I'll be happy to remove them and definitely swap my stock brakes for your Brembo's just to sweeten the deal If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gieleuh Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 It's likely they're rusted/cooroded on the bolts. Did you try soaking them in PB Blaster and letting that work it's magic? EDIT: Also, if you want to bring it over to my place I'll be happy to remove them and definitely swap my stock brakes for your Brembo's just to sweeten the deal Yeah I'll take the plane in Brussels (Belgium) to the US to remove my adapter Thanks for the offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Looks like you will need to get a tool made up, or the final option...drill the suckers out and use new studs. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Yeah I'll take the plane in Brussels (Belgium) to the US to remove my adapter Thanks for the offer I tried I still vote soaking them in PB Blaster/Liquid Wrench and trying to hammer them out the same way. It should work after all the corrosion and such has been eaten away by the chemicals If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Get a piece of flat iron, drill three holes, one big for the bolt, two small the same sizes as the holes you want to turn at the same positions. Get two extra drill bits and insert them into the holes of the flat iron and the holes in the spacers. It's the smooth end of the drill bits that you should insert. And make sure that it's a tight fit. And before working on the piece you should use something to dissolve the rust and possible also a propane blowtorch to heat the rotor with to add extra stress to the thread and possibly make it separate easier. If you feel skilled you can try to drill four holes in the flat iron and use four drillbits. You may even be able to tack them in place. B.t.w. I haven't been to Belgium yet... But it's a little far for a weekend trip. Google Maps Says (if I take the ferry to Fredrikshavn) that it's 1093 km. I'll do that on one tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gieleuh Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Get a piece of flat iron, drill three holes, one big for the bolt, two small the same sizes as the holes you want to turn at the same positions. Get two extra drill bits and insert them into the holes of the flat iron and the holes in the spacers. It's the smooth end of the drill bits that you should insert. And make sure that it's a tight fit. And before working on the piece you should use something to dissolve the rust and possible also a propane blowtorch to heat the rotor with to add extra stress to the thread and possibly make it separate easier. If you feel skilled you can try to drill four holes in the flat iron and use four drillbits. You may even be able to tack them in place. B.t.w. I haven't been to Belgium yet... But it's a little far for a weekend trip. Google Maps Says (if I take the ferry to Fredrikshavn) that it's 1093 km. I'll do that on one tank! I did exacly the same you are saying... But did not heated it up, will try it as soon as I have the equippment! Will post a picture of my Homemade tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarovsky Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Why not go to subaru and purchase the tool to take them off? I'm sure since they put them on there they have a tool to get them off. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gieleuh Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Why not go to subaru and purchase the tool to take them off? I'm sure since they put them on there they have a tool to get them off. Just a thought Thats the first thing I did But its an import JDM so they did not mount it and the garage was looking at it like this : http://blog.spireglobal.com/files/confused-face.jpg My homemade tool; http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9266/p4180201.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarovsky Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Ugh, well good luck hope it works out for you in the end, looks like your on the right track now though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Could make a removal tool, if you know someone with a machine shop. Just need a cylinder with two dowels pressed on the end and a flat spot on the OD for a wrench. Something like that, with the proper sized dowels pressed in to the holes. Then you could use it when you need to remove them again. *Edit* I didn't realize this thread was two pages long and a homemade tool had already been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Looks like a good alternative, but make a 1/2" square fit for a socket handle instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gieleuh Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Good news! Found THE tool!!!! Works like a charm ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDRVSLO Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 ........found the tool? Scott G [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Looks like a good alternative, but make a 1/2" square fit for a socket handle instead. True, but would be significantly harder to machine a perfect square recess. Would be easier to make a 19mm hex pattern so you could slip a socket over it, with a 1/2" breaker bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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