got my breaks done

[herm0016]

i spent all my money on new rotors, remember when they were about $20? not anymore!! and pads, and i need to get the correct size hex key for removing the calipers. what is the correct size?

its 3/8

i got my new pads and rotors on. the old rotors were rotted pretty bad on the webbing, i would say at least 1/4 of the thickness was gone. i have a nice pile of rust from each one in the drive way. No squeaks at all on the new ones. its fun watching the oil/dust burn off after you drive them a bit the first time.

my car is almost like new... new struts and tires on all 4 corners, and new front breaks, the backs will probably get done soon too. It handles much better now.

 

[mooseracing]

Use a measuring device and measure the size, then go buy the proper size tool. It's a pretty good shot in the dark that anyone here is going to know the size of the bolt head on your car.

 

[herm0016]

its worth a try anyway.

 

[nwfsnake]

Most GM are 3/8" or 8mm.

 

[herm0016]

finally got them breaks done. updated op

 

[Bignate603]

It's spelled BRAKES.


Sorry, I've just been seeing it spelled wrong for so long it's been getting to me.

 

[DivideBYZero]

What was broken?

 

[SearchMaster]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
What was broken?

His breaks. Didn't you read the title?

 

[nwfsnake]

Do I win a prize? :laugh:

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: SearchMaster

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
What was broken?

His breaks. Didn't you read the title?

If his breaks, what is going to stop mine from breaking?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: SearchMaster

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
What was broken?

His breaks. Didn't you read the title?

If his breaks, what is going to stop mine from breaking?

Nothing...breakage is inevitable.

 

[nwfsnake]

Did you break your brakes, or did your brakes break?

 

[AMCRambler]

At least it's a hex socket that you needed. My Ford used a torx socket. So lame. When did bolts with heads for standard sockets go out of style and why?

 

[franksta]

Originally posted by: AMCRambler
At least it's a hex socket that you needed. My Ford used a torx socket. So lame. When did bolts with heads for standard sockets go out of style and why?

I think it's a matter of strength. In my experience I've rounded off uncountable numbers of socket head bolts and hex keys but have yet to come close with a torx fastener.

 

[bruceb]

Agreed .. A Torx fastener is much easier to get loose than an Allen Wrench socket head type.
Only issue with Torx is sometimes, they get dirt in them and you need to clean it before the bit
will fit in snugly.