Caliper Mounting Bolts
#1
Caliper Mounting Bolts
What is the correct hex socket/wrench size to undue the caliper mounting bolt for a 1986 Firebird TA stock oem caliper. I bought a 10mm hex socket but it does not fit, a little too big.
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That's what I am saying, 3/8" is 10 mm. I tried an 8 mm, which was a little too small, so must be 9 mm. I used a ruler on the caliper bolt opening. Measures 9 mm not 3/8" or 10 mm. My 3/8" or 10 mm hex socket is a little too big.
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Car: '91 TA vert
Engine: turboLSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
3/8" is close to 10mm but not the same thing. So if you wanted to try a 3/8" then you might be able to get the calipers off.
EDIT: Seemed like I said that kind of dck-ish. But I'm meaning to give a light-hearted spin to this. Doesn't seem to be working.
EDIT: Seemed like I said that kind of dck-ish. But I'm meaning to give a light-hearted spin to this. Doesn't seem to be working.
Last edited by iansane; 05-02-2006 at 03:53 AM.
#5
you are correct. I went to an auto parts store before your post and tried one of their 3/8" hex socket in one of their caliper bolts. fit perfectly. tried my 10mm, did not fit. The reason I got the 10mm in the first place is because on the brake board there is a post on how to redo you brakes and the fellow mentions getting a 10mm hex wrench for the caliper. Maybe one of the moderators should change it to 3/8" so people won't waste money on the wrong socket ie. metric . Anyway thanks for your help. now I can do my brakes.
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