Hello guys it's pleasure to be among you Skodians!!, I'm asking about the required tools with their sizes to repair my Fabia Mk1 2002 8v.

Thank you....

A set of combination spanners size 8 - 19mm will cover most of the bases, much more useful than a socket set for occasional use, even better if they're the ratcheting type. You'll also need Torx bits and regular screwdriver bits which you can buy in a set. A brake caliper windback tool if you're going to replace brake pads yourself and a pair of axle stands to rest the car on once you've jacked it up using the standard jack. Additional tools as required.

Thank you for all these valuables information.

I started with jack, jack stands, 1/2" breaker bar, 1/2" socket set and ratchet. I now have quite an arsenal.

 

Here is an example

 

The rear brake caliper carrier bolts have a 8mm allen key fitting.1/2" 8mm male hex socket worked a treat.  Even if most sets had a 8mm size you would not get the torque to unseize it - The biggest problem when maintaining / fixing cars (seized bolts). Use oil, heat coils, big breaker bars 3/4". Rounded nuts - there are sockets to deal with them.

 

Front shock absorbers top nut needs a 'go through' socket set. Halfords sell a decent set when half price.

 

Brake nipples - use a flared spanner to reduce rounding.

 

What work you planning on doing?

 

 

The front brake caliper bolts require a 7mm allen key which is an unusual size and will not be available in most common allen key sets, This is generally listed as a specialised too which is longer than standard allen keys.

 

18 hours ago, bmbmdmb said:

Front shock absorbers top nut needs a 'go through' socket set. Halfords sell a decent set when half price.

 

 

 

 

 

A 21mm spark plug socket works brilliantly for the strut damper top nut because you can use a spanner on the flats of the socket and insert an allen key down the middle to hold the rod.

 

2 hours ago, TMB said:

 

A 21mm spark plug socket works brilliantly for the strut damper top nut because you can use a spanner on the flats of the socket and insert an allen key down the middle to hold the rod.

 

 I filed out the 1/2" square hole on mine to fit a long allen bit  through the socket. Either that or some mole grops on the allen key works great

if you plan on doing any electrical stuff get a electrical clip removal tool

 

If you want to do work inside the car a cheap multiset of trim removal tools is really handy

 

would reccomend multispline bits too

 

balljoint splitter