Anyone know what size the Torx bolts are for the '07 front caliper assembly bolts?
Hoping I can get away with buying just a single socket as there are no other Torx fasteners in my world.
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Created on: 08/28/17 11:14 AM
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RE: What size Torx head for front caliper assembly bolts?
08/28/17 6:33 PM
Thanks, Hub.
Actually, looking at the set I just bought, it's either E-10 or E-12. The "E" stands for "external".
I wanted to buy just the one size I need, but they were about $10 or more depending on the brand. I found a set at Home Depot for $25. Includes all E-sizes 4-24. "Husky" is sold by HD and appears to be about the same quality as Craftsman. Lifetime guarantee.
I don't know much about Torx. Their "T" series uses different numbering than the "E" series. Personally, I don't know why the hell Torx fasteners even exist. They don't look good cosmetically and I see no reason to substitute them for Allen's, which are used on the rear caliper. Just another $25 out of my wallet and it makes the job a little harder. To get a straight shot at the left caliper assembly bolts, I'll have to remove the right side caliper first. Then it looks like they can be removed with an extension. If you had to remove the caliper assembly bolts from both calipers, I'm not sure how you could properly torque both calipers. Looks to me as soon as you mount either caliper, now you don't have a straight shot to torque the other caliper. Maybe I'm wrong or a swivel on the socket will work. I'll be finding out soon.
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RE: What size Torx head for front caliper assembly bolts?
08/28/17 8:24 PM
I must be reading this wrong?
Are you splitting the calipers on the bike?
It's a bench job. Remove both calipers and take to your work bench to work on.
The torx head I believe was developed as a better designed head for
Easier automated assembly equipment. Much as the Phillips head was first developed
For automated manufacturing equipment over the straight blade. Probably thought same thing
Back then, what's wrong with just using straight head!
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