[ScottieX]

I was trying to change put my brake pads on my 2006 VW Passat Value Edition 6MT. From what I know so far, the front pads are very straight forward and like many other cars. I tried to undo the lug nuts on my wheels and have problems trying to unlock them. I tried using the tools in the trunk and had no sucess getting them loose on all 4 wheels

What I want to know is anyone having a problem trying to unlock the wheel lug nuts? Maybe who ever installed the tires tighten them too much? I'd like inputs of what you think.

Above all, Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[Steve in Chicago]

What specifically is your problem? Are the tools in your trunk not fitting onto the lug bolts? Is there a locking-lug and you don't have the key? Are your lugs seized and won't turn even if you put a lot of torque on them?

The tools in the trunk are only good for emergency road-side use like when you have a flat tire. For any serious work you're better off using real tools. Use a real jack, not the one from the trunk. Use jack stands. Remove the lug bolts with the correct size 6-point socket on a breaker bar. Matter of fact, I keep a breaker bar with the correct size deep-well socket in both my vehicles.

 

[ScottieX]

My problem is trying to unlock the wheel lug nuts. I have the locking lug nut tool for the car. I had trouble unlocking the lug nuts for the wheels. Just a lot of trouble trying to untighten the lug nuts

My brother told me about the breaker bar but im not in the right place to get a tool like that xP but thank you for the input! and also I thought they had an electronic process to remove the lug nuts for the wheels but that would be obsurd most definitly

 

[Steve in Chicago]

Are your tools not fitting? Are your lugs seized? Do you need better tools?

 

[RichardSEL]

Dupe

 

[RichardSEL]

That jack supplied as part of the OEM tool kit is a widow maker. Don't ever use it... I carry a bottle jack just in case.

Aside: one time used in seven years -- stupid protruding central reservation kerb that local council denied responsibility for, but then months later modified. Cost of getting replacement tyre £130. Solicitors' non-recoverable costs in getting money back from local council about £250

the State

 

[galadar]

use a steel pipe for leverage or a longer torque wrench ($35 at walmart).

Its all about leverage. spray some penetrating lubricant, wait a few minutes, and then have at it.

 

[ScottieX]

Thank you guys! I found out that there was a light build up of corrosion and rust on the lug bolts and lubed it with anti sieze. It was a pain to my friend to get them undone. Leverage was a big help!