Front caliper bolts

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KevsTD5

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• Jun 13, 2010

• #1

Hi guys. before i pop down to halfrauds can anyone tell me the size of socket i need to get the front brake carrier off. For the rear it was 13mm torqx but is a lot larger on the front. thanks

kev

 

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KevsTD5

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• Jun 14, 2010

• #2

The socket required is a 19mm torqx for anyone else thinking of tackling the same job.

 

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David Pye

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• Jun 14, 2010

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I thought these are 12 point bolts rather than torx?

 

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KevsTD5

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• Jun 14, 2010

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doesn't torqx = 12 point? but you are right 12 pointers.

 

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Mike_B

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• Jun 14, 2010

• #5

Torx Bolts are a star shaped bolt. can be either an internal or external tx fitting. Ie, it either uses a spanner or socket with a star shaped cutout, or some fittings have a star shaped recess. a tx "allen key" is used then

Torx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

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David Pye

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• Jun 14, 2010

• #6

Yep, try these:

Inverted torx:

http://www.bakamecha.com/images/Jeep Rebuild/Reverse Torx 01.JPG

12 point:

http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=260418&d=1249329874


Incidentally, Sealey do a set of 'Super drive' sockets that are supposed to work on 6-point hex, 12 point hex and torx - but I steer clear of them because they will be a compromise for each type. (And made by Sealey....)