In article >,
"Earle Horton" > wrote:

> I'm not sure, but Torx bolts are a favorite of Jeep. This is a recessed
> thing that you stick the wrench into, correct? If you can get a good look
> at it, and it is a Torx, it will be star-shaped.
>
> Earle

Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes,
its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap.

I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks.

>
> "Melodious Thunk" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In article >,
> > "Earle Horton" > wrote:
> >
> > > Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have
> them.
> > >
> > > Earle
> >
> > Thanks, do you know for sure? And what size? I see that there's other
> > Torx bolts on the sway bar etc. For the calipers, the bolt heads are
> > obscured by little rubber dirt protectors... that clearly don't work,
> > since the bolt heads were well-packed with dried mud. I think I got the
> > dirt out, but can't see 'em to be sure or even to figure out what kind
> > of heads they are!
> >
> > Apparently, per a websearch, the Cherokee Sport used a completely
> > different caliper, mounted w/two 12mm bolts. So I'm asking about the '91
> > Cherokee Limited 4WD.
> >
> > >
> > > "Melodious Thunk" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> > > > seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.