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dan440
Dodge Dakota
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10/23/2007
16:38:12
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 Subject: Front brake caliper bolt size 2000 RT?
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Doing the brakes for the first time on my dakota and there is these rubber things on the caliper bolts so I can not see the bolt but i have tried every socket that fits the hole and tried allen heads to no avail, anyone know what size and type of socket I need to get these off?
Also I saw something in arhives about loosening the bleeder screw when I compress the piston, is this necessary? Will I have to bleed the brakes after?
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yeti
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10/23/2007
17:00:30
| RE: Front brake caliper bolt size 2000 RT?
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on mine, it's a torx - 45.
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dan440
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10/23/2007
17:48:31
| RE: Front brake caliper bolt size 2000 RT?
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Thanks, Ill try that one.
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Epyon
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10/23/2007
23:08:03
| RE: Front brake caliper bolt size 2000 RT?
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Its also i 9mm bolt/stud
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dan440
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10/23/2007
23:30:08
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It actually turned out on mine to be a torx 40
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Mr.T
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10/24/2007
01:22:43
| RE: Front brake caliper bolt size 2000 RT?
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Use a C-clamp and an old brake pad, making sure the clamp is centered with the piston and compress slowly to avoid the piston from cocking to one side in the bore.
On dual piston calipers, compress only one at a time.
Keep an eye on the rubber boot/seal making sure its not being damaged in the process.
Never let the caliper hang by its hose, use some wire to support it while doing the work.
Remove the cap on the master cylinder while you push the piston back in the caliper.
You might have to siphon a bit of brake fluid out to avoid some spilling.
I bleed the brakes once a year or after any brake related work.
Brake fluid can accumulate air & moisture over time and that will reduce its performance.
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