I was all ready to do my front rotors and pads when I see these stupid torx bolts. What size are they? and now it's getting dark

I think it's a 50...
Dragon1/Brian

Depends on the year. I think that 84-87 are t-47 but I've squeezed in a T-50. I think that the 88's are T-55.

Yep, 50.

I use T-50 on the pre-88's, and 88 is T55

Thanks. Where should I buy one in a bind at 9 o pm? The closest I have are 40 and one that's probably 55 or 60.

[This message has been edited by Dan Robinson (edited 04-10-2003).]

walmart? how late is Sears open?

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Rich
97 Eclipse 17lbs. of boost on the Rad, Bad t-25
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Dragon1/Brian

What size bolt should I get so I can replace it with normal one that will use a socket?

caliper bolts are made for calipers..do not replace them unless it's another caliper bolt

Dragon1/Brian

Does anyone know what other kind I may be able to get so I can use a normal socket. I just hate torx.

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[This message has been edited by Dan Robinson (edited 04-10-2003).]

all caliper bolts are either torx or allen, both suck, you'll have to live with it....

Dragon1/Brian
PS instant messager is still searching for you,how long does it usually take?

I'm "wheelspinz" for aol mess.

Did you find your torx bit? I've got one right here!

Mark

my kid set it up for Griswald,thats what it will be till I figure it out.

Dragon1/Brian

quote Originally posted by Dan Robinson: Does anyone know what other kind I may be able to get so I can use a normal socket. I just hate torx.

why? its not like a guy takes his brakes apart weekley, God i hope not!!

just make sure the torx has a exchangeable warranty so when you break it on 1 caliper, you can go exchange it to do the other side

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Rich
97 Eclipse 17lbs. of boost on the Rad, Bad t-25
92 325i-- intake, exhaust, and suspension
White 86 SE V6-- WCF 2" drop springs, coil-overs, KYb's

quote Originally posted by $Rich$: [QUOTE]why? its not like a guy takes his brakes apart weekley, God i hope not!! just make sure the torx has a exchangeable warranty so when you break it on 1 caliper, you can go exchange it to do the other side

I hate when that happens

97 4 cylinder grand am has the same calipers and they use a normal socket bolt. u might be able to goto the dealer and order the bolts.

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Got a torx set that goes up to 60 at Advanced Auto Parts for $15. It has a 3/8" adapter that comes with it.

FYI: Keep the 50 around for the seat belt holder.

For whatever reason you hate them... Torx are the better choice for that bolt.

Torx will take far more load than allen or most hex heads and not strip.

The key is buying very good Torx bits. Cheap bits often break/strip before the bolt will.

An item often over looked... clean out the hole before trying to loosen them. You want the bit ti seat full depth f the hole.

I've been using the same T-50 torx bit I bought for seatbelts and brakes for a decade. Even use it with a 1/2 drive handle most of the time. It's a sears one I think.

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