Changing Front Pads

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Aug 31, 2013 | 04:32 PM

kostacc

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Changing Front Pads

What socket is needed to take the two bolts out that are holding in the disc brake pads on a 2001 Harley Sportster? Any tips for changing them. Have searched Youtube and nothing.
Thanks.

Aug 31, 2013 | 05:06 PM

purpledeuce

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I think it's a 12 point though I'm not 100%

Aug 31, 2013 | 07:45 PM

BIGSTEVEX3

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From: Belle Foughe SD

1/4 12 point sears has them or like 27 bucks snap on

Aug 31, 2013 | 08:39 PM

mustasz

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From: Hwy 66

you will need one 10 mm twelve point socket /to remove caliper from fork/ and 1/4 inch
twelve point socket to remove pins holding pads.

Aug 31, 2013 | 08:45 PM

Jackie Paper

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From: Honah Lee

Quite often the smaller set of sockets are 6 point. Most box wrenches are 12 point. What I use on my Softail. Note that some of these 12 point bolts are metric, so be careful. Depends on year and brakes.