Removing broken locking wheel bolt

[Akula]

So, I broke a locking wheel bolt on my Audi S4 (C4 chassis).
Wanted to change outer CV boot and few things,and failed on the first step.
Rim is Borbet E and broken bolt is a bit deep inside.Tried to drill a pilot hole in the middle of the bolt,but don't have proper tools (bits) for that.
If someone knows about a shop in Calgary that can deal with this type of challenge please let me know.Thanks.

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[natty54]

Hold up on repair and order a new lock. Looks OEM to me

[roll_over]

Next time don't use an impact on a locknut. If you can just buy some cheap sockets from princess auto hammer them on and remove the bolt

[AE92_TreunoSC]

^ Not useful, they key is good and a new lock wont help.

^ Also he didnt even say if he used an impact wrench. It may have been overtightened by a previous owner. If they are overtightened a proper removal tool is the only way to get it off, a hammered on socket wont have enough bite to remove it.

Either way he needs a wheel key removal tool. They sell them at tools stores but it would be easier to get it removed by a tire shop, any tire shop can do it. I'd have them all removed and replaced with normal lugs in case of a flat in the future.

[spike98]

Originally posted by AE92_TreunoSC
^ Not useful, they key is good and a new lock wont help.

^ Also he didnt even say if he used an impact wrench. It may have been overtightened by a previous owner. If they are overtightened a proper removal tool is the only way to get it off, a hammered on socket wont have enough bite to remove it.

Either way he needs a wheel key removal tool. They sell them at tools stores but it would be easier to get it removed by a tire shop, any tire shop can do it. I'd have them all removed and replaced with normal lugs in case of a flat in the future.

I agree with you for the most part but a cheap 12 point socket hammered on will be cheaper than buying a purpose built removal tool.

[italianstylez]

Hammer on a 12 point socket I do it all the
Time at work, might take a couple tries but even with a
Proper removal tool done by a shop you risk wheel damage which they will not
Cover and they will (or should) make that clear prior
To attempt removal ,