Disco 2 What bolts for front brake disc mud shields?

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Plan to fit new mud shields this week, and I'm assuming the bolts will be shot (assuming I can even get them out). What will I need by way of replacements?

While at it, I'll be needing to remove the callipers and discs to get at them, right? Anything there I should be replacing once it's been removed, and can't be reused?
 
Naf623 said:
Plan to fit new mud shields this week, and I'm assuming the bolts will be shot (assuming I can even get them out). What will I need by way of replacements?

While at it, I'll be needing to remove the callipers and discs to get at them, right? Anything there I should be replacing once it's been removed, and can't be reused?
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You should be able to use all the bolts on the caliper set up again…..depending on their condition once removed !! You need to use a 12 point socket on them. As for the mud shields, the bolts will probably shear off removing them, and if it was mine I wouldn’t replace them.
 
I replaced mine as well, they were fubared.... Make sure you dip them in a bit of anti seize when you put them back in. Will give the next guy who takes them off an east time....
 
Naf623 said:
Plan to fit new mud shields this week, and I'm assuming the bolts will be shot (assuming I can even get them out). What will I need by way of replacements?

While at it, I'll be needing to remove the callipers and discs to get at them, right? Anything there I should be replacing once it's been removed, and can't be reused?
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Just get rid of them. They don't do anything useful. They do trap stones, which make a horrible noise rubbing against the disc.
 
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I don't have a torch, would a heat gun achieve enough?
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No. In an ideal world an Oxy Acetylene gas torch is the tool for the job, but that’s not possible for most of us at home. I got a Rothenberger torch years ago I use and it’s good, but the flame is quite large so care is needed when using. As I’ve said previously. I don’t think these merit the work and expense to replace them. It won’t make any difference not having them.
 
Naf623 said:
Plan to fit new mud shields this week, and I'm assuming the bolts will be shot (assuming I can even get them out). What will I need by way of replacements?

While at it, I'll be needing to remove the callipers and discs to get at them, right? Anything there I should be replacing once it's been removed, and can't be reused?
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As said heat on them if seized (they also have thread lock on them).I used a blow torch as that's all I had & single hex socket or spanner & luckily fr. & rr's all came out. I had mine blasted & I then painted them & re fitted with stainless steel bolts, best of luck.
 

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meego said:
No. In an ideal world an Oxy Acetylene gas torch is the tool for the job, but that’s not possible for most of us at home. I got a Rothenberger torch years ago I use and it’s good, but the flame is quite large so care is needed when using. As I’ve said previously. I don’t think these merit the work and expense to replace them. It won’t make any difference not having them.
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+1 on Rothenberger
Irwins might also help
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Give the bolts a smack head on with a hammer, to loosen the rust grip... Got that tip from Mike, Britannic Restorations. Works a treat.

I wouldnt be without a full set of irwins extractors. Got me outa' the sh1t many times....
 
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