Locking wheel nuts - lost key - Page 2

Chezza · 25th May 2016, 16:07

Just had to drill mine of for the second time after asking the tyre fitter not to over tighten them. Now they are going in the bin

muggerbee · 26th May 2016, 04:38

Thats why I always take my own torque wrench with me and watch em like a hawk

i've binned 3 lockers so far, just one stubborn one to finish off ..

Chance · 26th May 2016, 10:02

Thanks Jim

Pm sent.

Mangizmo · 27th May 2016, 06:56

I posted on Tuesday night, has it arrived yet?

Chance · 27th May 2016, 08:15

Hi mangismo,
Key arrived Thursday but unfortunately doesn't fit my locking wheel nuts (wrong type).
Thanks for all your efforts though.
I do have another key winging its way to me so will keep all posted as to outcome.

Mangizmo · 27th May 2016, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chance

Hi mangismo,
Key arrived Thursday but unfortunately doesn't fit my locking wheel nuts (wrong type).
Thanks for all your efforts though.
I do have another key winging its way to me so will keep all posted as to outcome.

Dohhhhhhhhh!!!!!

Chance · 4th June 2016, 06:39

Hi,

Just to update.
Received wheel nut remover from Jim and it fitted perfectly. Thanks Jim.

Thanks again to all that offered help/suggestions.

Regards

Richard

JimSharp39 · 5th June 2016, 14:16

Very welcome.
Jim

sparkx · 5th June 2016, 17:54

To adjust the handbrake adjusters you don't have to take the rear wheels off. You only need to remove 1 wheel bolt from each wheel to be able to reach the adjusters.
Personally I've found it easier to adjust them this way as you can feel the shoes grab when you rotate the whole wheel.

Regards

Sparkx

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27th May 2016, 08:15	#15
Chance Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Solihull Posts: 29 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi mangismo, Key arrived Thursday but unfortunately doesn't fit my locking wheel nuts (wrong type). Thanks for all your efforts though. I do have another key winging its way to me so will keep all posted as to outcome. __________________ Illegitimis non carborundum When all else fails, read the instructions.

4th June 2016, 06:39	#17
Chance Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Solihull Posts: 29 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, Just to update. Received wheel nut remover from Jim and it fitted perfectly. Thanks Jim. Thanks again to all that offered help/suggestions. Regards Richard __________________ Illegitimis non carborundum When all else fails, read the instructions.

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Chezza Avid contributor 75 cdti se tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just had to drill mine of for the second time after asking the tyre fitter not to over tighten them. Now they are going in the bin

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5th June 2016, 17:54	#19
sparkx Newbie Rover 75 Touring Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: East Anglia Posts: 23 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Just a note. To adjust the handbrake adjusters you don't have to take the rear wheels off. You only need to remove 1 wheel bolt from each wheel to be able to reach the adjusters. Personally I've found it easier to adjust them this way as you can feel the shoes grab when you rotate the whole wheel. Regards Sparkx