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Jun 20, 2008 | 10:43 PM

06Roadglider

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replacing brake pads

Does anyone know what size sockets I need to remove caliper and brake pad pins bolts. I have tryed the sockets I have but nothing seems to work. Are they a special socket or need twelve point sockets?

Jun 20, 2008 | 10:46 PM

Jim Dawson

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RE: replacing brake pads

My '08 uses a 10mm 12 pt socket. I think my earler bikes used a 1/4" 12 pt socket.

Jun 20, 2008 | 11:09 PM

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thanks Jim I tryed the 10mm and it works for the caliper bolts but guess will have to see tomorrow about buying a 12 point 1/4" for the pad bolts

Jun 20, 2008 | 11:11 PM

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My 03 uses 10mm 12 pt. HD must want to continue the "tradition"!
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Jun 20, 2008 | 11:17 PM

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thanks Yogibear does your also have the smaller size for the brake pads. I have tryed the 10mm and work on caliper bolts but not sure what size the small brake pad one are. Would you know?

Jun 20, 2008 | 11:42 PM

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RE: replacing brake pads

I just replaced mine last week.&nbsp\\; The pad pins are 1/4" 12-point.&nbsp\\; The caliper's are 10mm 12-point.&nbsp\\; I had to stop at a dozen sites before I found one in quarter inch.&nbsp\\; Good luck!

Kevin