gadget
Club Member
Aussie in Norway
Posts: 45
Location: Norway.
Primary Vehicle: Toyota RAV4
Year: 2007
Model Spec/Trim: RAV4.3, D4D, 5-d, 6 speed Sport.
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by gadget on May 8, 2023 13:27:33 GMT
Hi,
I have a 2007 RAV4 D4D and need to change the rear disc pads.
I used a 17mm socket on the front caliper mounting bolts last year, but I can´t seem to get a 17mm socket onto the rear caliper mounting bolts, I remember the socket was a very tight fit on the front bolts and ended up tapping it on with a soft hammer. I have an unused spare bolt from Toyota and it´s definatly 17mm..... Any tips?
cheers, John
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Post by davrav on May 8, 2023 14:00:54 GMT
Wire brush the bolt head?
Is the socket actually 17mm? some of the cheaper socket sets sometimes have incorrect sizes stamped on various sockets.
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gadget
Club Member
Aussie in Norway
Posts: 45
Location: Norway.
Primary Vehicle: Toyota RAV4
Year: 2007
Model Spec/Trim: RAV4.3, D4D, 5-d, 6 speed Sport.
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by gadget on May 8, 2023 15:31:42 GMT
Thanks for the reply Dave,
finally got both caliper mounting bolts off, as you said, wire brush the heads, a little CRC, and a good quality 17mm socket seated all the way (I do NOT like these bolts with a bit of a taper on the hex, have no idea why they do that!).
The caliper is not moving and needs to be replaced, here in Norway a non-Toyota one is 1300kr/£98, plus the two copper washers for the brake hose banjo coupling.
Anyway, it´s always nice to get some advice.
cheers & thanks, John
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Post by charliefarlie on May 8, 2023 17:39:39 GMT
Always check your tools after you’ve finished 👍👍👍  |
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Post by unclebob on May 8, 2023 18:51:28 GMT
Clearly it was a well fitting socket 👍🏻
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Post by charliefarlie on May 8, 2023 19:12:33 GMT
Clearly it was a well fitting socket 👍🏻 Yeh he didn’t wire brush it 😜 |
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Post by sich1 on May 8, 2023 22:13:31 GMT
wow, imagine that coming loose at 80mph! get ready to duck in the car behind...
glad you got the bolts sorted john.
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