certz

After reading about so many of us rebuilding our calipers, I decided to give it a go. I am also going to have them powder coated. I got all the pistons out, but I cannot budge even one of the allen-headed screws that hold the brake pad retaining clip in place. I have tried brake cleaner and wire brush to no avail. Also, I am not positive I am using the correct allen wrench. I have tried a 4-mm and a 5/16, but neither seems to fit as well I as I would expect. Any advice? Am I using the correct size allen? These are the non-turbo black brake calipers.

mongrelcat

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chris walrod

I've removed a lot of these and find most of them to be a torx headed screw. Even with the correct tool, most times I have had to chisel them loose. Chisel the head on its side in the CCW direction. They will pop loose.

AOW162435

+1


Andreas

certz

Thanks guys. There was so much brake dust caked in the holes I could not tell it was a torx. Of course, I do not have the right size torx, so, off to the store.

911PERVY

Chisel it first!!

certz

Amazingly I did not have to chisel a single one. With the right tool (thanks again Chris and Andreas) they all came loose and I did not bust a single knuckle either

KBell

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earossi

John, looks like you solved your issue. Please check your PM's. I left you a question about mechanics.

Thanks.

certz

Yep, and I agree with KBell, this place is great.

Ernie, I do not know one but I put out the word with a couple of people that will. I will let you know.