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Your cart is empty.This is the tool that is needed to remove the rear calipers on the Mk5(2006-2009), Mk6(2010-2014), and Mk7(2015-2018) Golf/GTI/Rabbit and Jetta (except R32 and R Models), they use a 16mm socket). It is also used to remove the front struts from the steering knuckles. It has a 3/8" Square Drive and its short lengths allows you to easily reach behind the calipers to loosen and remove the bolts. If in doubt what size is needed, measure the bolt from the one tip to the other as shown in the picture, and that dimension is the size of the tool that is needed.
Heinz Solo
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
The profile of this tool allowed me to remove the two M14 triple square can bracket bolts in my Audi without taking out the shock absorber due to the fact it's really tight in that work space. I used a 18" 3/8 breaker bar with this tool and stuck it with a deadblow hammer to get the bolt loose. It held up well and did not shatter. It was worth it's cost in gold pieces!
Mama Doo
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
We ordered 2 based on reviews and experience with these types of things. We expected it to break before the job was done and wanted to be prepared. No issues whatsoever getting the job done and I have a spare in case it does eventually break.
michael bergin
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
great job
Owen
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
was highly impressed by quality and exact fit
MB43
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
It shattered into pieces the first time I tried to use it.
Eric Brown
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
Used this tool on those special brake caliper bolts on those German made vehicles..works great and a must have tool to have..anything esle I have tried just destroyed those bolts..get one and you can't go wrong.
Matt
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018
This thing was worth the price. I started the brakes on my daughter's '07 Jetta and got to the caliper bracket and figured it was a T50. Wrong. Naturally no one locally had one in stock so I had to put the car back together and order one from here.Of course, I butchered the bolt I thought was a T50. So this meant that I had to hammer this socket onto the stretch bolt for the caliper bracket. Thankfully I had some wobble extensions because there's barely any clearance to get anything more than a breaker bar and this socket into the opening. After an hour or so of hammering, I had the socket seated fully in place. Popped off the wobbles and put my 3/8" breaker bar on and easily removed the bolt.Schwaben makes a kit which is 4x more expensive, designed for low clearance areas. I was skeptical of this socket not having enough clearance, but quite pleased I chose to try this one as I've heard some mediocre reviews regarding the quality of their tools. The splines show no sign of damage and the socket is ready for the next brake job.
Unit2
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2013
In the strange world of auto repair this 12 point socket was a life saver, the special lugs i had required this tool and i did not have one at the shop, buying from Amazon made the transaction easy and cost effective, I would have to search high and low for this if i wanted to buy it from a retail store. Plus the cost was so good I bought 2 pc and they have been put to use.
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