Technical front brakes

[donttalkrun]

got to do my front brakes but i'm stuck at the beginning i've tried all my torx keys does anyone know the correct size so i can get the caliper off.ta

 

[donttalkrun]

as your not all psychics i'd better tell you it's for a y reg seicento.

 

[balidey]

I don't think its even a torx bolt. Mine were (I think) 7mm allen key (not common in most sets)

 

[Dan]

7mm allen key. Your better off getting a socket type one though as they can be stuck on pretty tight. Dan

 

[whitz]

7mm allen key. Your better off getting a socket type one though as they can be stuck on pretty tight. Dan

or as i do a sump plug key set and stick that in a socket

Ash

 

[donttalkrun]

thanks everyone for the info, now that it's pouring down "unusual for edinburgh" i'll climb in my shed and try to find my keys.

 

[clock34]

if your changing the pads isnt there a split pin to pull out at the bottom and then the calliper swings up so you can change them???

 

[Nick600]

Or if you're doing disks too you can remove the whole caliper from the hub with two bolts.

 

[fingers99]

As the top 2. I've not yet needed to touch the allen heads -- only necessary if you're rebuilding the caliper. Otherwise, pull the clip from the rod which goes through the caliper (at the bottom) pull/drift the rod out and it hinges open.