What size is the Torx bolt that holds the rotor on on an 05 cooper S ?

 

T50 I think Mfg Part#07136772426

 

Actually it is T50

 

+1^

 

What????? What's 'they'

What size is the Torx bolt that holds the rotor on on an 05 cooper S ?

you trying to cornfuse someone?



Been doing MINI brakes for folks for 10 years now .... my TORX-50 bit is a lil worn!



{ah ha .... Bram cross edited with me . . .}

Getting that TORX out on a GEN1 can be a bit** .... if you want suggestions, PM me

 

CAptbj you got this before I had fixed it. I was answering someone else. Too funny. LMAO

 

Even if you read what I posted I was still correct.

 

Captbj are you going to the British car show next month?

 

the last time they were changed there was a good coat of never seize on new bolts to hopefully ease removing them this time

 

I'll say. I worked one on mine for a couple hours to no avail and ended up stripping the torx head.

So then I welded the torx bit right to the bolt head. Once that was done, I worked on it another half hour or so before accidentally twisting the head right off the bolt.

I should've used a torch to loosen, but was afraid of overheating the wheel bearing.

 

If you mean the show in Winter Park (Orlando) at Mead Gardens - yes

Rolling windows Mini
2nd in class 2010
1st in class 2011, 2012



this is a very attended well show in a particularly nice location. I'm pre-registered and will be there weather permitting. (I got caught in very heavy rain on the way home last year and it was NOT fun in a 79!)

http://allbritishcarclub.com/

btw B' are you on SunshineMinis.org?

 

I find that the 'hole' for the socket is not very deep so the secret is keeping the socket well seated.

My method:

1. Apply PB-Blaster liberally and give it 10 to 20 to soak in.

2. With a length of re-bar and two lug bolts wedge the hub so it can not rotate. ( visualize % )

3. With the T-50 on an 18 inch breaker bar I use one hand to press the socket firmly against the bolt while applying slow even pressure. If it does not come off with a good two UGH pull, I resoak and wait 10 more minutes

has not failed to get it loose by the second try and I've done GEN1 brakes for a dozen different cars.

As mentioned: When you put them back - anti-seize and you don't need 'em UGHd down. Just firm is enough. Saves your back next time.

 

Do I still get the ride? I have never been in an original and would love a ride. I also look forward to meeting other members.

 

Never been in an 'original'

OMG ......

We'll see what we can work out for sure . . .

I'll plan to stay a lil later than usual and maybe give you some time around town b4 I head home wx permit'

don't know of any exciting roads around the site tho