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Old September 2nd 06, 11:34 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Carl[_3_]
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Default 91 Cherokee calipers

Be sure you get the kind that work like sockets. You won't be able to get
enough power with a screwdriver-type. I'm not familiar with that specific
bolt, but it's probably somewhere between t-25 and t-35. Let us know what it
is.

Carl


"Melodious Thunk" > wrote in message
...
> 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.



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