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Old 07-18-2006, 09:19 PM
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I need to loosen my front brake caliper mounting bolts to I went and bought a set of Torx sockets because I thought this is what I needed. IT WASN'T. can anyone please tell me what kind of sockets these are
 
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Old 07-19-2006, 09:01 AM
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12 point sockets SAE.
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Old 07-19-2006, 09:09 AM
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you will also need 1/4 inch 12 pt. for the caliper pad bolts if you are going to do brake work.
 
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Old 07-19-2006, 09:14 AM
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10mm 12 pt socket for caliper bolts.
 
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it depends on the model. Touring uses SAE 3/8 12 pt.
 
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Old 07-20-2006, 06:10 PM
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Touring uses SAE 3/8 12 pt.
Mine is 10mm, 12 point.
 
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Old 07-21-2006, 01:06 PM
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Touring models use a 12 point 10mm.

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