Changing Brake Calipers on 88 Mustang LX

MustangRacerx801 · 07-03-2001, 02:15 PM

Hi,

When I went to change the brake pads on my uncles 88 Mustang, the bolts to the calipers were not normal. They were like a star studded inted..kinda of like an on of those 5 star screwdrivers? Does anyone know how to get these out? Do I just hammer them out or what? Thanks

Shaun

07-06-2001, 02:56 AM

Those are Torx bolts and require a Torx socket (available through all tool vendors and at most car parts stores). Although i don't exactly know what size they are, if you buy a small kit you should be able to find a 3/8" drive set that'll fit on any 3/8" ratchet. Once you get the right tools, they'll come out just like regular bolts and tighten the same way. Good luck!

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'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
My car

07-03-2001, 02:15 PM	#1
MustangRacerx801 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1	Changing Brake Calipers on 88 Mustang LX Hi, When I went to change the brake pads on my uncles 88 Mustang, the bolts to the calipers were not normal. They were like a star studded inted..kinda of like an on of those 5 star screwdrivers? Does anyone know how to get these out? Do I just hammer them out or what? Thanks Shaun

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07-06-2001, 02:56 AM	#2
84stangLX Guest Posts: n/a	Those are Torx bolts and require a Torx socket (available through all tool vendors and at most car parts stores). Although i don't exactly know what size they are, if you buy a small kit you should be able to find a 3/8" drive set that'll fit on any 3/8" ratchet. Once you get the right tools, they'll come out just like regular bolts and tighten the same way. Good luck! ------------------ '84 Mustang 5.0 LX My car