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Old 03-11-11, 09:40 AM
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Default Broke NEO CHRO...need suggestion

So I was going to replace my brake and rotor for the rear, in the process of taking off the lug, one of them broke off and it's stuck. I can't remove my wheel off.

I tried using 15mm socket and banging it into the round shape of the lug and then removing it. It rounded off the lug and stripped the outer edged. Now, it's more rounded and a 14mm won't fit.

I'm thinking about chiseling it off but that would damage my bolt. Any suggestion?

I'm going to replace the neo chro with something else. It's going to be non composites.
Old 03-11-11, 09:58 AM
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Your going to have to take it to a shop. Most have tools that will be able to tackle this job.
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Originally Posted by Infamous 1
Your going to have to take it to a shop. Most have tools that will be able to tackle this job.
I rarely go to the shop for anything. Thanks for the input. So, a tire shop would suffice? I'm going to check anyways. Thanks again.
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I ended up having to do that. Dude had a special tool that dug into the seized lug and eventually air hammered it out. His tool was having trouble taking it off, so I don't feel as bad when I found out I broke it.
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Originally Posted by Jewcano
I ended up having to do that. Dude had a special tool that dug into the seized lug and eventually air hammered it out. His tool was having trouble taking it off, so I don't feel as bad when I found out I broke it.
Awesome!.... I guess I won't have to chisel it out.
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how bout those easy outs from craftsman reverse out or what not
Old 03-11-11, 10:35 AM
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yup...sears sells a strip lug nut remover....
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Neo Chrome from Project Kicks? Did you used a deep socket?
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Neo Chrome from Project Kicks? Did you used a deep socket?
Yep... used the tools that came with it. Yeah, the bolt remover should work. Sears it is. Thanks guys!
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^How much was it?
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
^How much was it?
how much was what? I used the neo chro to remove the lug, but it still broke off. I haven't bought the bolt remover yet.
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