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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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need to buy a socket for bolts that hold brake pads on a 2004 ultra.
also, what is the bolt head? is it called a star? changing rear pads and need socket, what size do i need?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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I believe they are 10mm
 
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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Should be a 12pt. 1/4" socket.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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thanks, ill go buy one now
 
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Grab a 12 pt 10mm because you'll need one of those too.
 
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i took those pos star head bolts out of my 09....took one with me to lowes and matched it up with a hex head bolt...much better....aint gotta worry about rounding off the head....
 
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