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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / February 2005

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What is the size of torx bit for caliper bolts? 96 XLT

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Jon Miller - 26 Feb 2005 18:53 GMT
I am planning on changing the stock brakes on my '96 XLT AWD V8.  Still
stock brakes at 86K miles.  

I notice the caliper bolts have a torx head on them.  

Since I need to buy a set of these I want to make sure I get the right
size torx bits.

Thanks!

Jon
Just_Steve - 27 Feb 2005 09:10 GMT
Hmmm.....  I don't remember needing a torx bit to do mine ('96 V6 XLT).
Seems like a standard metric socket will suffice.  My Chilton's shows that
the '91-94 models used a single piston caliper and it looks like those used
a torx bolt, but far as I know the '95-'99 (and maybe beyond) use a standard
sized metric hex bolt.  To change the just pads (e.g. and not turn/resurface
the disc) you don't need to remove the whole caliper assembly, just the
caliper slide pin bolts, after which you can slide the caliper piston up out
of the anchor plate and off the disc. Don't let the caliper hang by the
brake hose... use a wire or piece of a coat hanger to hold it up while
you're working.

Steve

> I am planning on changing the stock brakes on my '96 XLT AWD V8.  Still
> stock brakes at 86K miles.
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> Jon
 
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