Yes, not a good choice for VW to use then style of bolts. It maybe to late
but I always use Allen sockets made by Snap-on tools because they are the
best and will not round out the bolts. Been-there-done-that!

"Chad Leigh" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
>
> Yesterday I successfully replaced the rear brake disc and pads on the
> driver side rear wheel on my 97 Jetta GT. I had to go to Sears and
> Checker Auto 2x each to get various tools, a halogen light as it got
> dark, and other things :-) but it was successful. I used both the
> Bentley and Haynes manuals.
>
> Today, with my knowledge gained yesterday :-), I am doing the passenger
> side rear. However, the two bolts with the female hex openings that
> hold the caliper bracket seem to thoroughly be rusted in place. I have
> soaked them repeatedly with some super penetrating rust buster I bought
> as well as some WD40. Using a socket male hex end I have been trying to
> loosen them up. On one of them, the socket ratchet suddenly gave way
> and the inside seems to be stripped out :-( and the other one has been
> damaged inside but not yet stripped when the male hex end suddenly
> popped out.
>
> I would like some hints and help on how to get these bolts out (
> obviously they will have to be replaced).
>
> I am wishing that VW used standard bolts with normal hex bolt heads (
> outside) so I could use a normal socket. They are easier to control...
>
> Thanks for any hints and help
> Chad