Calioer Bolt Removal Issue Help Req.

[Curdster]

Help. I am in the middle of changing the discs on the front. OS went fine. NS the lower Allen head bolt is damaged and the No 8 Allen socket just turns in the bolt head. Not sure what to do as I don't have a welder and before I tap in a No 9, thought it would be better to seek advice. The bolts have been torqued and the head looks to have been damaged last time the pads were changed.

However I have come across these, a set of bolt/nut gripper sockets. Has any one had a similar issue or used these things, and how did you get on?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-bolt-grip-nut-remo...

[VR6T Gar]

Those Irwin things are amazing and get nothing but praise. Helped me remove plenty of rounded bolts in the past. Just tap the relevant size on with a lump hammer then undo, simples.

[Curdster]

Gareth, many thanks. Is yours the same as the brand I found. I looked at Snap On and whilst they may be the best, they are out of price range.