| Tool question [message #509447] |
Mon, 07 November 2005 11:08 |
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I am looking for a source and name for the socket needed to pull the brake
caliper on an 02 Softail. It is the torx looking bolts. The pattern is
throwing me, is it really torx?
Thanks
Don
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| Re: Tool question [message #509448 ] |
Mon, 07 November 2005 12:23 |
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Don wrote:
> I am looking for a source and name for the socket needed to pull the
> brake caliper on an 02 Softail. It is the torx looking bolts. The
> pattern is throwing me, is it really torx?
> Thanks
> Don
No , it's really just a 12 point bolt head . A standard 12 point socket will
fit .
--
Snag aka OSG #1
'76 FLH "Bag Lady"
BS132 SENS NEWT
"A hand shift is a manly shift ."
<shamelessly stolen>
none to one to reply
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| Re: Tool question [message #509452 ] |
Mon, 07 November 2005 17:01 |
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On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 10:08:41 GMT, "Don" <dwlucero [at] atsbcglobaldot.net>
Loosley stated:
>I am looking for a source and name for the socket needed to pull the brake
>caliper on an 02 Softail. It is the torx looking bolts. The pattern is
>throwing me, is it really torx?
>Thanks
>Don
>
It is called tripple square, has twelve points to it.
and I have no idea where to get them<g>
Karl on the road
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| Re: Tool question [message #509456 ] |
Mon, 07 November 2005 19:18 |
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"Don" <dwlucero [at] atsbcglobaldot.net> wrote in message
news:JIFbf.15983$dO2.2550 [at] newssvr29.news.prodigy.net...
>I am looking for a source and name for the socket needed to pull the
>brake caliper on an 02 Softail. It is the torx looking bolts. The
>pattern is throwing me, is it really torx?
> Thanks
> Don
>
Like Snag and Karl sez it's a common 12 point
socket, 1/4" to be exact. The socket can be hard
to locate. (Craftsman has them, I scored one after
changing my pads) O'Riley has a 1/4" combination
wrench with a 12 point end. It's slow but it does
work, especially on Saturday afternoon in a small
town (no resources). About 2 bucks.
--
"frito"
Fred Snetzer
'01 FLHT, '97 M2
TOMKAT
IBA #10549 BS #162
http://users.ipa.net/~frito/
http://eddiekieger.com/
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| Re: Tool question [message #509457 ] |
Mon, 07 November 2005 19:23 |
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frito wrote:
> "Don" <dwlucero [at] atsbcglobaldot.net> wrote in message
> news:JIFbf.15983$dO2.2550 [at] newssvr29.news.prodigy.net...
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>>I am looking for a source and name for the socket needed to pull the
>>brake caliper on an 02 Softail. It is the torx looking bolts. The
>>pattern is throwing me, is it really torx?
>>Thanks
>>Don
>>
>
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> Like Snag and Karl sez it's a common 12 point
> socket, 1/4" to be exact. The socket can be hard
> to locate. (Craftsman has them, I scored one after
> changing my pads)
Or snap on ....... for about a 59 bucks! :)
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| Re: Tool question [message #509458 ] |
Mon, 07 November 2005 19:21 |
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Don wrote:
> I am looking for a source and name for the socket needed to pull the brake
> caliper on an 02 Softail. It is the torx looking bolts. The pattern is
> throwing me, is it really torx?
> Thanks
> Don
It is not a torx. A Snap-on 12 point 1/4" x 3/8" drive, part # F081 is
what I use. Other tool suppliers carry similar sockets, but I have no
idea of their cost or part #'s.
http://tinyurl.com/btjew
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Duroc
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| Re: Tool question [message #509461 ] |
Mon, 07 November 2005 19:37 |
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"Don" <dwlucero [at] atsbcglobaldot.net> wrote in message
news:JIFbf.15983$dO2.2550 [at] newssvr29.news.prodigy.net...
>I am looking for a source and name for the socket needed to pull the
>brake caliper on an 02 Softail. It is the torx looking bolts. The
>pattern is throwing me, is it really torx?
> Thanks
> Don
>
Ya know, I re-read your post. If you're changing pads
the info you have received is correct. But you said
you're wanting to pull the caliper. Still 12 point stuff
but larger than the 1/4. If you're installing pads I don't
think it's necessary to pull the caliper, I know it's not on
my '01 bagger, not sure on your softie. Just pull the
pad pins and use a putty knife to pry back the pistons.
Instructions were included in the box for my genuine
HD replacement pads.
Who needs brakes anyhow, they just slow you down.
--
"frito"
Fred Snetzer
'01 FLHT, '97 M2
TOMKAT
IBA #10549 BS #162
http://users.ipa.net/~frito/
http://eddiekieger.com/
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| Re: Tool question [message #509470 ] |
Mon, 07 November 2005 22:11 |
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Like Frito said, ya don't need to pull the caliper to change the pads,
unless you like the chance of rounding off the corners of the bolt
head. 12 sided sockets are great if you are working on aircraft or
equipment that has low torqued hardware. Ya could, when and if you get
it apart, just replace it with a six sided bolt. They are much easier
to remove after being corroded or what ever.
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| Re: Tool question [message #509475 ] |
Mon, 07 November 2005 22:46 |
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podi... [at] comcast.net wrote:
> Like Frito said, ya don't need to pull the caliper to change the pads,
> unless you like the chance of rounding off the corners of the bolt
> head. 12 sided sockets are great if you are working on aircraft or
> equipment that has low torqued hardware.
The pad pins are "low torque".
Ya could, when and if you get
> it apart, just replace it with a six sided bolt. They are much easier
> to remove after being corroded or what ever.
The OEM bolt has a swelled-end that locks into the caliper and keeps
the pads in their respective position. I don't recommend replacing it
with a standard bolt.
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Duroc
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| Re: Tool question [message #509480 ] |
Tue, 08 November 2005 00:26 |
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On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 05:23:03 -0600, Snag wrote:
> Don wrote:
>> I am looking for a source and name for the socket needed to pull the
>> brake caliper on an 02 Softail. It is the torx looking bolts. The
>> pattern is throwing me, is it really torx?
>> Thanks
>> Don
>
> No , it's really just a 12 point bolt head . A standard 12 point socket will
> fit .
I used a 1/4 inch 12 point combo wrench this weekend on my bagger and the
bolts holding the caliper on are 10mm 12 point. The service manual doesn't
state what size they are but the instructions that came with the pads
does.
Mike
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| Re: Tool question [message #509510 ] |
Wed, 09 November 2005 04:49 |
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THANKS. . Wow would a thunk it? a regular twelve point! dam sometimes I just
over analyze things:)
Thanks
Don
"duroc" <duroc98 [at] aol.com> wrote in message
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> Don wrote:
>> I am looking for a source and name for the socket needed to pull the
>> brake
>> caliper on an 02 Softail. It is the torx looking bolts. The pattern is
>> throwing me, is it really torx?
>> Thanks
>> Don
>
> It is not a torx. A Snap-on 12 point 1/4" x 3/8" drive, part # F081 is
> what I use. Other tool suppliers carry similar sockets, but I have no
> idea of their cost or part #'s.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/btjew
>
> ____
> Duroc
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