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Tricky1980 · 08-01-2008, 07:58 AM

I just picked up a 350z and smart me didnt look at the lug nuts before buying it didnt know i should ha.. well they are ROUND lugnuts on the outside and have a octagon or whatever shape on teh inside... what is the nam eof the tool for this thing im not finding anything...
2nd lil problem.. drove it 2.5 hours home worked fine.. but when i got into town back home.. under HEAVY braking they work awesome.. under light.. the rear driver side makes a horrific crunching noise .. did a pad get lose or is it much worse then this.. i cant get the wheel off to check yet ha...
thanks
Jay

clark · 08-01-2008, 08:04 AM

the party you purchased the vehicle from should know what key to use. when you say octagon, did you count 8 edges?

i've seen lugs that used allan/hex keys. did you search the car for the lug key? there are little compartments behind the passenger seat.

ask the previous owner

search the car

as for braking...why don't you take your wheel off and do some troubleshooting.

apex · 08-01-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clark

the party you purchased the vehicle from should know what key to use. when you say octagon, did you count 8 edges?

i've seen lugs that used allan/hex keys. did you search the car for the lug key? there are little compartments behind the passenger seat.

ask the previous owner

search the car

as for braking...why don't you take your wheel off and do some troubleshooting.

dumb did u read what U just wrote if he cant find the key how the hell
would he take the wheels off to check the brakes???
can u take pix of the lug maybe we can help

edit yea 500 post

n240sxfnatic · 08-01-2008, 05:30 PM

pics of lugs or gtfu IOWA woo woo bitch

ellisonrox · 08-01-2008, 05:39 PM

you might just need a deep socket if you can't find the key

Tricky1980 · 08-01-2008, 09:20 PM

well, no pics yet but... i got the wheel off with a 12mm moster allen wrench deal.. just used a hammer to make it a "perfect" fit and then they came right off.. on the brake side of it.. i cant find anything loose or anythign except being pretty thin pads so im HOPING that its the wear hardware just making contact.. changing pads and turnign rotors tomorrow.. thanks for all the answers
Jay

08-01-2008, 07:58 AM	#1
Tricky1980 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Iowa Age: 43 Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lugs and brakes I just picked up a 350z and smart me didnt look at the lug nuts before buying it didnt know i should ha.. well they are ROUND lugnuts on the outside and have a octagon or whatever shape on teh inside... what is the nam eof the tool for this thing im not finding anything... 2nd lil problem.. drove it 2.5 hours home worked fine.. but when i got into town back home.. under HEAVY braking they work awesome.. under light.. the rear driver side makes a horrific crunching noise .. did a pad get lose or is it much worse then this.. i cant get the wheel off to check yet ha... thanks Jay

08-01-2008, 08:04 AM	#2
clark Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: new york Posts: 1,035 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the party you purchased the vehicle from should know what key to use. when you say octagon, did you count 8 edges? i've seen lugs that used allan/hex keys. did you search the car for the lug key? there are little compartments behind the passenger seat. ask the previous owner search the car as for braking...why don't you take your wheel off and do some troubleshooting.

08-01-2008, 05:30 PM	#4
n240sxfnatic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Age: 35 Posts: 493 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	pics of lugs or gtfu IOWA woo woo bitch

08-01-2008, 05:39 PM	#5
ellisonrox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	you might just need a deep socket if you can't find the key

08-01-2008, 09:20 PM	#6
Tricky1980 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Iowa Age: 43 Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well, no pics yet but... i got the wheel off with a 12mm moster allen wrench deal.. just used a hammer to make it a "perfect" fit and then they came right off.. on the brake side of it.. i cant find anything loose or anythign except being pretty thin pads so im HOPING that its the wear hardware just making contact.. changing pads and turnign rotors tomorrow.. thanks for all the answers Jay