Conor
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Hi guys,
Was doing a little work on the car today and was having an awful time getting the wheels off.. they were seized, which is quite common.
This also worked on the rears a few months ago, so thought I would share as it might help somebody out.
It was quite simply really.
As follow up work, to prevent future seizure - clean rust with wire brush wipe down with brake fluid and add anti-seize grease before replacing the wheel.
This is a simple hack but I don't often get to share any tips
...And no, I don't have a video of me doing this
Was doing a little work on the car today and was having an awful time getting the wheels off.. they were seized, which is quite common.
This also worked on the rears a few months ago, so thought I would share as it might help somebody out.
It was quite simply really.
- Keep one wheel nut in the wheel/hub - 50% closed. This will prevent the wheel falling unpredictably.
- Lay on back in front of wheel
- Place a foot on each side of the wheel (left / right)
- You are now laying down at 90 degrees / perpendicular to the car with both feet on the wheel. One on the left hand side and one on the right hand side.
- Bang your feet on the wheel one side at a time..imagine like a spoiled child might do when they don't get their way.
- After a few bangs the wheel should loosen.
As follow up work, to prevent future seizure - clean rust with wire brush wipe down with brake fluid and add anti-seize grease before replacing the wheel.
This is a simple hack but I don't often get to share any tips
...And no, I don't have a video of me doing this