I went to do my front brakes today as the pads are getting low. Managed the nearside no issues but when I've come to do the drivers side, the caliper screw has been rounded off

My plan is to use an oversized socket (9mm or so) hammered in to the screw to remove it. Or use an easy out screw extractor. But does anyone have another suggestion, or know how much the screws are at Ford?

Also I think I need to bleed my brakes so anyone know the nipple size? I think it's 8mm but when I had a quick go it was stuck solid

Cheers lads

 

Anyone?

 

The correct size is a 7MM allen, as you say I have found with allens tapping them up a size can help, so many people overtighten these most likely why yours has rounded! I think 8MM would be about right maybe try some WD40 first? So long as you don't sheer it off!

Martin

 

It had to be hammered out with a hammer and 8mm socket as it was actually a perfect circular shape inside. Once it was removed it was fine. Beware though as the securing screws are £34.60 a pair from ford!!!!

Scrapyard ftw!!!!!