locking wheel nut

**dilan** · 14th March 2010, 12:20

hi guys, just come to remove the rear wheels to sort out the brakes and i've broken the lock nut for my locking wheel nuts, the nuts are on so ****** tight it's unreal, anyway, how much at the stealers for a new one and any idea how long it takes to get the replacement, thankfully i've got the key code number.......cheers

**dilan** · 14th March 2010, 12:21

oh and when i do get the new one , what's the best way to get em off without doing exactly the same again due to how tight they are...thanks

**bigbrox** · 14th March 2010, 12:31

it will cost you £25 for a new one mate take 2-3days to come rip off i know,best taking to a garage to get them off mate if there really tight

**dilan** · 14th March 2010, 12:39

25 quid....jesus, but as you say what choice do i have....appreciate the quick reply mate....thanks

**Big Sig** · 14th March 2010, 12:44

Remove the locking nut first, you may be able to tighten the others a small amount to help take the pressure off the locking nut.

Its all down to idiots with air ratchets

**marktaylor** · 14th March 2010, 18:35

had to replace mine last week , cost me £19.73 with discount , retail was £24.95

i ordered on wed expecting a call by fri/sat and got one on thursday morning so was well chuffed

**Tigger** · 14th March 2010, 19:54

I nearly had to get one but baulked at the £25 plus vat. To be fair to the dealer they had the key that I needed in stock.

KF managed to get the old lock nut off and I put on a replacement set AT THE RIGHT TORQUE.