Torx Sockets

[Pete Franklin]

Hi

I've just ordered a new wheel bearing/ hub assembly for my car and it is bolted on using Torx bolts (with male bolt head). All of my previous cars have used standard bolt/ socket sizes so i dont have any Torx equipment. Can I undo/ tighten these using a standard 12 point socket or would I need to get a specific female torx bit? Also does anyone know what size socket I would need for a T50 head?

Thanks

Pete

[TooLateForAName]

Homes & Gardens?

No - dont use ordinary sockets.

Yes use a Torx socket.

I think T50 -> E10 but don't quote me. I think halfords sell them so take the hub in and check

[Pete Franklin]

Well it was DIY... I'm not familiar with this sub-forum.

Thanks for the advise- If someone could confirm the size i'll get it ordered in online.

Cheers

Pete

[cjs]

I've removed Torx bolts using standard sockets, not ideal but as long as they're not rusted in then you should be fine.

[It's fixable...]

You can use 6 point sockets on low torque Male Spline headed bolts, but for a hub you're going to need a proper socket - I bought a set of about eight various 1/2" drive on a rail - Teng make (guaranteed for life) and paid about thirty quid.

[Brigand]

I agree with cjs, I've come across Torx-bolts before and used standard sockets on them. Seen a few on my C-Class already which I was a bit annoyed about, I don't like those type of bolts in general, just because I don't have any Torx-sockets!

So I use standard sockets on them and that works fine, but as already mentioned, I'd imagine coming up against one that was very tight would run the risk of the socket slipping and you rounding the bolt off. For female Torx I've used Allen keys, but eventually had to buy a proper Torx set to tackle those female bolts that held in Pug 205 seats.

[samdale]

TooLateForAName said:

I think T50 -> E10 but don't quote me. I think halfords sell them so take the hub in and check

T50 is indeed E10.

Just to rub it in OP, I know this is correct because I'm sat with both of these bits on my desk checking they fit

Shame you're not closer. Someone local must have one you can borrow.

Halfords only seem to have a 3/8" drive one but for £3.99 it's worth a punt.

[cps13]

I bought these on ebay about 18 months ago when dismantling MG cars...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14pc-Star-E-Torx-Socket-...

haven't let me down once. Personally don't see the point in buying snap-on/teng etc for things like sockets. Rachets and similar yes, but sockets I've never had any issues using cheaper ones.