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Old 03-15-2017, 10:15 PM
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Default What tool will remove this bolt?
I"m changing the rear brake pads on my 2004 FXSTSi. This bolts hold the
pads in the caliper, but I can't find the socket that will fit it. It looks like
a 12 star 5/16", but I can't find anyone that carries 12 star that small.
Anyone know the tool to get these off?
 
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12 point wrench or socket.
 
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Old 03-15-2017, 10:47 PM
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Those are metric on my bikes, and two of them are older than yours.
 
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Thin shoulder 12 pt. 1/4" wrench, or thin it with a grinder yourself
 
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The same tool listed in this thread

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...l#post16033169
 
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Thanks all. Found the socket at Sears. It's all good now.
 
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I guess you wouldn't want to share exactly what socket you bought so that it might help someone else.
 
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I guess you wouldn't want to share exactly what socket you bought so that it might help someone else.
It's a 1/4" 12 pt socket
 
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Thanks Nomadmax. I was really waiting to see if the OP would post it.
 
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OR ... you can buy a special tool from your local H-D store ... they sell for only $1,495.99 ... plus tax ..
 
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