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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Is there a special socket for removing 12 pt bolts on brake calipers?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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10mm 12 point
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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12pt box end wrench
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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12pt box end wrench
Screw that a socket and ratchet gives you more rotation instead of flippn the wrench cause it hits the swing-arm, but thats just my experince specially when using loc-tite.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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100% agree, but if his luck is like mine, the 12pt socket he needs will be missing. The wrench was my saving grace, but it was a pain!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by jed1069
is there a special socket for removing 12 pt bolts on brake calipers?
caliper bolts require 12 point 10 mm. Box end works good but slow. Socket works much better but a deep well socket works best.

Brake pins require 12 point 1/4". Imo, a thin wall socket is required .
 
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Thanks guys I have one of those in my tool box just was not sure if I was supposed to be using something special.
 
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