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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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What size is the front hub nut for a ford orion 1993 1.8i ghia?
need to get a socket so i can change my brake disks
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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are you sure you need to undo the hubnut to remove the discs???
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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never done them before so no im not sure if thats how they come off
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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it says in the haynes manual "using a torx-type socket, unscrew the screw securing the disc to the hub and withdraw the disc"

i cant find no securing screw torx or anything else.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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sorted now.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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its a 32 mm but u def dont have to remove that for to do ure brakes,
remove brake pads by 2 7mm hex bolts,then remove carrier 2x19mm bolts i think then remove small grub screw holding on disc if it dosent come of get big hammer and knock fk out the disc from the rear of it


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refit same as but without big hammer lol
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