Elegant TYPE S

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So was changing my brakes and was on the last wheel .... And the dam wheel lock just cracked in half! FML! Now not only do I have to remove all the other three wheel locks without a key somehow now (since the key got damaged as well) but I can't get this lug off.

Need some suggestions. Hoping to do this without having to replace he stud. Chisel & Hammer?

wojo1988

there is a kit called a reverse thread socket. Its basically reverse threads on the inside of a 19mm or 21mm socket and you hammer it on and go to loosen the socket over the damaged nut or in your case locking nut. the reverse socket will start to thread into the damaged nut and remove it very easily. Just have fun getting the damaged nut off of the reverse threaded socket

wojo1988

http://www.tooldesk.com/automotive/A...er-by-ATD.aspx

Pretty much that, but you can go to a local automotive store and should be able to find a kit with 2 - 4 sockets in it. Good Luck! it will also not damage your stud at all. You will just need to replace the locks or nut you had to remove

Jiggy2dmax

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I've used a small tip vise grip to grab the nut and then whatever was on hand to get some leverage to turn it but ^ sounds like a better solution.

Elegant TYPE S

iTrader: (2)

What about this tool called the gator grip?


http://www.sears.com/gator-grips-gat...p-00947078000P

ohsixMTee

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Contact the wheel lock manufacturer and chances are they'll send you a new key according to the model locks you have. I had this happen to me once a long time ago.

EL_PIC

For the cracked nut - http://www.tooldesk.com/automotive/A...er-by-ATD.aspx
It takes a while but a dealer will charge you $$$ to do the same.
For the others - Contact dealer or lock Manucturer for a new key.

FWIW - a few folks have same problem and a lot of folks find they dont have the key when they need to change tires or rotate.
Because the last shop that used the key did not put it back in trunk.
Always check they put it back and you will save $$$ and a tow next time you have a flat.

powerflow

This is a "in a pinch" method, or using what's available, but it works.
Security nuts can be removed by tapping a snug fitting 12 pt socket onto the nut. You'll need a bench vise to remove the nut from the socket too, once its removed.

SpiderX1016

If they're Acura wheel locks take it to the dealer for the other three. They have master sets.

wojo1988

Yes as I stated above lol. This is the only best way to do it. buy a set and have them forever

rkan121

I had this problem with my tsx. I used an old deep well socket that was cracked and hammered that socket on the lug nut and reversed with air tools

Elegant TYPE S

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Alright so tried to find that tool you guys posted up but had no luck locally. So I ended up getting that gator grip tool and let me tell you ... that tool is very cool and very useful.

Anyways that gator grip socket initially didnt fit the lug cuz the lug was too big. I took out my deemel and started to grind it down slowly trying not to damage my rim. After about an hour of grinding it down, got the gator grip socket to bite and was able to remove it. Whew!!!

wojo1988

you did it! congrats. The kit I recommended might still come in handy in the future and only takes 3 seconds to get it off. If your scared it might happen again, just invest in it