Socket sizes

SteveD · Apr 14, 2013

It's just occurred to me that in my quest to get a Disco I'm probably going to have to get some new sockets and spanners as all mine are metric. What sizes will I need?

It's also occurred to me that I could end up spending more on tools than on the Disco itself. Oh well.

C'est la vie

jamesmartin · Apr 14, 2013

metric plus 9/16 for prop bolts

GRATCH · Apr 14, 2013

Not sure if there are any imperial bolts on a disco.
I bet guru has answered in the time it took me to post this.

SteveD · Apr 14, 2013

Ahh that's not so bad then looks like I'm covered, dunno why I thought they would be imperial.

Dr_evil · Apr 14, 2013

just buy a socket set

deep sockets are handy too!

Brown · Apr 14, 2013

If you're taking brake callipers off, a 1/2" AF socket is a better, tighter fit on the bolts than a 13mm metric one. If you're going to be taking the propshafts off a lot (and let's face it, we all get to that stage eventually) it might be worth getting one of those long thin propshaft sockets, which speeds the job up no end.

brian47 · Apr 14, 2013

You'll also find that a set of Torx sockets will be useful. You won't need a complete set, you can get just the sockets to go with what you already have; 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch square drive. You can find them at reasonable prices on fleabay.

Thor1950 · Apr 14, 2013

6 point sockets and spanners other wise you will round of the rusty bolts and nuts with 12 points

Dippypud · Apr 14, 2013

Good set of 'bolt-grips', brake-pipe spanner, a big tub of copper grease and a brush and some penetrating fluids ...

CJ2a · Apr 15, 2013

a big hammer and a bigger hammer and a full vocabulary of curses to throw at it

SteveD · Apr 15, 2013

What about E-Torx? I've spotted some of those in the brake threads, what size are they and are there any more different sizes?

I'm not a fan of big socket sets, too much rubbish in them that you never use, I'd rather get good quality 6 points in the sizes I need

Currently I work on RX8s and you can take the whole car apart with about 4 sizes, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm and 17mm with a couple of larger sizes and a T-55 for drain plugs.

Grimmer · Apr 15, 2013

I've got one of these and they get pretty good reviews on here, on offer at the minute as well

. Halfords | Halfords Advanced Professional 150 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set

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