2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Special socket for front calipers

[Royk]

Part of the mystery is solved. I had to go over to our vehicle maintenance facility for something, and asked a mechanic if they had external TORX sockets. They did, and their size numbers are not the same as the bits. I tried an E-16 (which is gigantic compared to a T-16 bit) and it seemed at least two sizes too small. Maybe Patriot was on to something with the 25. Not a T-25, but an E-25. So now I just need to know the proper E number and maybe I can find one then.



Roy

 

[WDixon27]

i deal with a good bit of E torx on the euro cars i work on, usually a 6 point conventional socket works perfect, i don't deal with anything bigger then a e14 so i can't tell you exactly what size yours will translate to, E10 = 8MM E12 = 10MM E14 = 11MM are the common ones i do, bigger then E14 will probably need to come from a tool truck, sears may have them on the wall where they have the pullers, brake bleeders and other odd crap

 

[n7gxz]

If you're talking about the bolts that hold the caliper brackets on you can use a metric 12-point socket, I believe it is a 16mm.



Kevin

 

[Royk]

I tried a 6 point conventional (I also tried a 12 point. You would think 12 point would work better), 5/8" I think, and it fit pretty tight. However, as I cranked down on it, it felt like it was slipping. I got scared about rounding things off and stopped. The truck has 99,300 miles on it and these bolts aren't coming off without a fight. So that's where I'm at. I need to know the E number so I can get the right tool and get these pads changed. Today would have been great since it is "so warm", but it is supposed to get cold again.



Roy

 

[B.G. Smith]

Try a 15MM socket. bg

 

[WDixon27]

remember a good sharp snap is more successful in getting bolts without stripping them then a long slow pull

 

[ASimpson]

If you are talking about the two larger bolts that hold the caliper bracket on us a 12 pont 14 mm socket it fits perfect or at least it does on my 01.

 

[EricBu12]

Guys... . If you are talking about the weird bolt that looks like a reverse torx holding on the frame for the caliper, it is really a



16 MM 12 point using a box-end wrench... . Works!

 

[Royk]

Let's see now... I have now had 14mm, 15 and 16mm conventional 12 point sockets suggested. I've tried both 6 and 12 point conventional SAE sockets and they just don't get enough bite. The last thing I want to do to these bolts is round them off. I'd really like to know the E size of the proper reverse TORX socket so I can go buy one.



Roy

 

[JCyrbok]

RoyK. maybe try calling one of the fast brake change places like Midas or the like. They would probably beable to tell you seeings how they have to have tools on hand for any vehicle that might come in.



In the past I have just call the dealership service dept and told them I was changing brakes out on a vehilce and wanted to know if there was any special tools needed before I started. Never had anyone not tell me what was needed. However I have not had to change out my brakes on my Ram yet so cant help with that. My 97 1500 was an Allen head bolt.



Also hose the bolts down with PB Blaster or similar penetrating compound to minimize the resistance of turning the bolts, may help with keeping the chances of rounding over the bolt corners down.



Hope this helps,



J-