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Feb 22, 2007 | 09:09 PM

berettag

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Need a socket

Getting ready to do a brake job on my 2000 Ultra, and for the life of me, I can't find a 12 point, 1/4 inch, 3/8's drive socket. Anywhere to get one online without paying a small fortune on shipping?

Feb 22, 2007 | 09:12 PM

hawg50

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RE: Need a socket

use a box end wrench,a lot of those are 12 point.wrap the other end with duct tape just in case.

Feb 22, 2007 | 09:14 PM

Abnmarine

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RE: Need a socket

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ORIGINAL: hawg50

use a box end wrench,a lot of those are 12 point.wrap the other end with duct tape just in case.

That's what I use.

Feb 22, 2007 | 09:15 PM

tgaetto

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RE: Need a socket

3/8 x 1/4 addapter use 1/4 drive socket.....

Feb 22, 2007 | 09:16 PM

anubisss

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RE: Need a socket

Sears. $20 for multiple sizes...

Feb 22, 2007 | 09:23 PM

dan boudreau

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RE: Need a socket

had the same problem I ended up finding a 1/4" drive thin wall socket at home depot for $7.00.

Good luck and socket must be thin wall

Feb 23, 2007 | 11:04 PM

choochoo

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RE: Need a socket

Are you talking about using it to pull the small screws that hold the pads in caliper?
I use a 12 point metric myself. I think a 9 or ten.
But eitherway, just get a 1/4 inch drive ratchet and socket.
They aren't that tight.