Disc screw

  1. Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio
    #1
    Wanted to replace my discs earlier, but i rounded off the 2 torx screws. Ridiculous how tight they were 2bh! So i thought i'd be able to drill them out with a metal bit.. Used from a 3 right up to a massive 9, but still wouldn't come out. What's the best way to get these out? And do i really need them in when i replace the disc? As the wheel nuts will keep the disc on the hub surely?

    Thanks.
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts
    #2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SaxoFurio1988 View Post
    Wanted to replace my discs earlier, but i rounded off the 2 torx screws. Ridiculous how tight they were 2bh! So i thought i'd be able to drill them out with a metal bit.. Used from a 3 right up to a massive 9, but still wouldn't come out. What's the best way to get these out? And do i really need them in when i replace the disc? As the wheel nuts will keep the disc on the hub surely?

    Thanks.
    With a chisel or flat head screw driver

    You dont have to put the screws back in, but it helps when you come to put the wheel an bolts back on, cos it keeps them in line with holes for the wheel bolts...
  3. Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 P'boro Posts: 1619 R27 Clio
    #3
    A good flat head screwdriver as mentioned above will be a good idea me thinks....sounds like your in an unfortunate situation here mate!
  4. Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio
    #4
    So whats the idea behind using the screwdriver? Snap the head off the screw? Which then leave me with the thread still?
  5. Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS
    #5
    you dont need the screws like you said the wheel bolts hold the disc tight.
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #6
    hammer a screwdriver head into it with a sharp punch, then tap them round abd undo them