Problem

[dan3490]

i was just woundering if any one knew how to break the hub nut on the axle shaft and what size socket is it.. i had 1 socket the fit it but the socket cracked in 2 place's. soaked the nut with w40 and still nothing also im using a breaker bar and nothing any help would be appreciated

[M@]

If you have a socket that fit, why don't you just look at the socket for what size it is and buy a new one?

I think it's a 32mm, if I recall correctly. By the way, PB Blaster kicks the shit out of WD40 any day of the week.

[dan3490]

socket was a standard and thanks for the help

[M@]

I've always used a standard sized socket as well because it's almost identical to the metric one. I believe standard is 1 1/4".

[Nate]

Take it to a shop and have them break it loose with air, then tighten it enough to drive it home.

Without air the best way to do it is a long breaker or pipe on the nut and a prybar through the studs lodged against the floor. Or, a screwdriver through the caliper and into the air vents in the rotor, but that is pretty ghetto.

[M@]

Yep, just checked and it's a 1 1/4" in standard size.

And yes to what Nate suggested with getting them broken loose.

[floored4door]

I have a HUGE breaker bar if you need to borrow it. 1,000 dollar deposit tho. :D

[urhomieblaze]

i broke two 1/2" breaker bars last week on a 36mm accord axle nut, after warrenting those out i bought a 3/4" drive breaker bar and a 36mm. i kicked it's ass.

if it's a civic or integra it should be a 32mm nut, accords are 36mm

also helps to have a 3 foot piece of pipe to go over your breaker bar, more leverage

[M@]

D'oh. I'm a n00b, I'm assuming this is a Civic/Integra? I didn't even think to ask.

[2genCRX]

the metric size for civic/integra hub nut is 32mm.

[justin]

http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/justin/integra/album95/clutch_install_006.jpg.html

^^ That's how I did mine ghetto style on my integra :)

[honda1982]

Try ask a neighbor if you can borrow their air compressor. Took 2sec to get it off with the air compressor.

[12seccivy]

If you have no one to help you with holding the brakes..
Just install a stock steel wheel or the spare doughnut..on the side you want to break loose. let it down to the ground,apply e-brake as high as possible. then insert the 32 or 36 mm through the center of the wheel use a breaker bar and voila'.. I've done that a few dozen times to tighten and loosen.Worked good for me.

[john]

For a Porsche?

i was just woundering if any one knew how to break the hub nut on the axle shaft and what size socket is it.. i had 1 socket the fit it but the socket cracked in 2 place's. soaked the nut with w40 and still nothing also im using a breaker bar and nothing any help would be appreciated

[M@]

If you have no one to help you with holding the brakes..
Just install a stock steel wheel or the spare doughnut..on the side you want to break loose. let it down to the ground,apply e-brake as high as possible. then insert the 32 or 36 mm through the center of the wheel use a breaker bar and voila'.. I've done that a few dozen times to tighten and loosen.Worked good for me.

lol.... I'd hope he already had the e-brake up anyways.