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Old September 3rd 06, 03:11 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Default 91 Cherokee calipers

In message >,
"Melodious Thunk" wrote:

>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.


You don't own a mirror?


>
>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.

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