24seven 104 Posted May 18, 2007 stupid staked nut! can't get rid of the stake, and for some reason I don't have a socket that'll fit the rear, though I'm sure I had one that fitted the front (are they different or am I losing it?) anyway how big is it? all I want to do is unseize the handbrake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted May 18, 2007 I think its a 30mm. Once you get a proper socket on it, the stake should pull out. I think the front is 32mm on a 1.6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) largest socket I can find in teh garage is a 1 3/16, but I'm positive I had one go on the front before. this annoys me... another thing, is the passenger side one a lefthanded thread? Edited May 18, 2007 by 24Seven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 240 3 Cars Posted May 18, 2007 Other way round Ahl, afaik all rears are 32mm but the fronts are 30mm on a 1.6 / base & 35mm on a 1.9 GTi. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted May 18, 2007 now that's just annoying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 18, 2007 I tap a flat screwdriver end -( the ones you fit into a cordless driver) to bend the staking back, less effort to undo the b'stards then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted May 19, 2007 did that with a drift, only couldn't turn i. found a mate with a 32m socket so it's all good, cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
