Removing Calipers

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RugbyPete
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Removing Calipers

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What is the star shaped attachemtn called that i need to removed the brake calipers with?

Realised once jacked up and wheel off that i needed this to remove the two bolts holding on the caliper

what size is it?

Also ,what size for the starshape again the holds the discs on? looks very rusty!

Will pop to halfords in half an hour to get them
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CitroJim
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Unread post by CitroJim »

They're Torx bolts Pete, size T-55.

You need a good 'un as they'll be tight.

Also, clean out the "star" in the bolt head so that the bit goes in to the fuull depth. If it does not go full depth you risk wrecking it and then you have fun. Gently tap the Torx bit to positively determine it is fully home.
Jim

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MikeT
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Star-shaped fittings are called Torx. Hex shaped are Allens. Don't know the size off-hand but it's probably worth buying a set rather than individuals.
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RugbyPete
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Unread post by RugbyPete »

Thats great!

any idea of the smaller one? the t55 is in the big torx kit and the small one maybe int he small set so will buy seperately...
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np
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I had to drill the smaller ones out on my Xantia.Just drillthe head off.Had to do the same on my b in laws Cupra R.But managed to undo the disc retaining screws on my 406.All they do is hold the disc in place.After a few miles with the new discs on i find the disc is tight on the hub then.
53`406 est SE Hdi 140,110k
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RugbyPete
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Unread post by RugbyPete »

Can anyone give me the size of the smaller TORX ? Off to get it
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RugbyPete
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Unread post by RugbyPete »

Bought a T55, T40 and T30, should be one of those!
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chrisso
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Unread post by chrisso »

Hi Pete, I changed the discs on my 1994 Xantia last year and small torx was a T27 which I did not have in my set ( typical init! ) I was forced to buy a new set from screwfix. I just checked latest catalogue p82
you can get a set containing a T27 for £6.99

Hope this helps
Chrisso
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RugbyPete
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Unread post by RugbyPete »

darn....

i'll take these back then.. cant see that set on the website? strange, they do that sometimes...

are they torx screwdrivers or sockets?

thanks for the help!
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chrisso
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Unread post by chrisso »

Hi Pete, they come under the category of screwdriver sets.

Cheers, Chrisso.
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falling-out-with-my-car
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Torx keys/star keys

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you might one day need a T25 to get your steering wheel off to.

Nigel.
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