What torx bit is needed on brake rotor removal for E500?
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From: Collierville, TN
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What torx bit is needed on brake rotor removal for E500?
I went to install new rotors last night and attempted to remove the (1) star shaped bolt that holds the rotors to the hub assembly. I used the torx bit I felt fit snug and it ended up stripping the inside of the bolt. Two questions...
1)What is the correct torx fitting for this bolt
2)How can I get the one out I thoroughly stripped?
Thanks,
Todd
1)What is the correct torx fitting for this bolt
2)How can I get the one out I thoroughly stripped?
Thanks,
Todd
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'10 CL550, '12 GL550
Drill the head off to get the stripped one out.
You really can't hurt anything doing this, as you're replacing the rotor anyway.
The goal is to just get the head off the screw so you can pull the rotor off.
Then with vise grips or pliers turn out the remainder of the screw shaft.
You really can't hurt anything doing this, as you're replacing the rotor anyway.
The goal is to just get the head off the screw so you can pull the rotor off.
Then with vise grips or pliers turn out the remainder of the screw shaft.
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From: Exit 16E
07 E350 4Matic / Sport with P1
Drill the head off to get the stripped one out.
You really can't hurt anything doing this, as you're replacing the rotor anyway.
The goal is to just get the head off the screw so you can pull the rotor off.
Then with vise grips or pliers turn out the remainder of the screw shaft.
You really can't hurt anything doing this, as you're replacing the rotor anyway.
The goal is to just get the head off the screw so you can pull the rotor off.
Then with vise grips or pliers turn out the remainder of the screw shaft.
