What size socket do you need to change brake pads?
You at least need a set of 3/8″ (drive size) sockets set with sizes 8-19mm. Some vehicles use Allen or Torx bits for the caliper guide pins. Torx and Allen bits are not interchangeable.
Do you need a special tool to change brake pads?
You will be pleasantly surprised to find that you can change your car’s disc brake pads quickly, easily and without specialized tools. Doing it yourself also will save you a lot of money. In either case the rotors may also need to be replaced or “turned” on a brake lathe, a procedure not covered here.
What is the best grease for caliper pins?
Our pick for the best brake caliper grease is the Mission Automotive Dielectric Grease/Silicone Paste/Waterproof Marine Grease. It’s waterproof and seals and protects various components, including brake caliper pins. For a more budget-friendly option, consider the Permatex Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube.
Is there a 9/32 Allen wrench?
3/8″ can be used as a substitute for hex size 9.5 mm as well as 10 mm. 1/16″ works in place of hex size 1.5 mm, which isn’t included in most sets….MM Substitutes for SAE.
| Metric Hex Key | Imperial Hex Size |
|---|---|
| 5.5 mm | 7/32 |
| 6 mm | 1/4 |
| 7 mm | 9/32 |
| 8 mm | 5/16 |
Can you replace a caliper with a 10mm bolt?
But don’t even remove them, the pads can be replaced with the bracket still on the caliper. So remove the two 18mm bolts and remove the complete caliper/bracket as an assembly. A 10mm does not work.
How big is guide pin on escape caliper?
Just the way the pins are constructed with the plastic cups protecting, and the raised collar above the pin made it hard to figure the size. Some replacement guide pins are 11mm and after three brake jobs they’ve probably been changed. But don’t even remove them, the pads can be replaced with the bracket still on the caliper.
What kind of tools do you need to replace a brake rotor?
The tools and other items needed to complete this procedure include a lug nut wrench, a floor jack, two jack stands, a flat head screwdriver, a pair of pliers, an 11mm hex head socket with a 3/8″ drive ratchet or an 11mm Allen key wrench, an “F” clamp and a tube of brake caliper grease.
When do I change the bolts on my front brakes?
The bolts must have changed in the later years, MY14 seems to be when a lot changes took place, that might be the cut-off year. Its at least 2016-2018. My 2011 without a doubt is a typical 6 sided bolt head, holding the caliper bracket/adapter to the steering knuckle.