Large torx are pretty common, my 1987 Jeep has many of them, both male and
female. You should be able to get torx male/female 3/8" drive sockets at
any auto parts store, or better yet, Sears. I can't say for sure, but I'm
pretty positive it would turn the same as any other, counter clockwise to
remove, can't imagine why they put a left handed thread there, no reason for
it.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
Shaun.Hendricks@bergenbrunswig.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 11:25 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Disc Brake Headache...
It's pouring here in Southern California. Winter has finally shown itself.
Monday I get a curious 'growling' from the truck when I go to brake in the
rain. Hmmm, maybe time for new brakes (33Kmi). I stop by Pep Boys and buy
some semi-metallic Raybestos pads and a new set of Rotors (I hate these
stupid
'Easy Rust' factory ones).
Yesterday there was a break in the rain so I rush home from work, hop into
my
grubby clothes and proceed to dismantle my left front wheel. Wheel off
<check>, look for caliper release bolts: hmmm, maybe it's inside this rubber
boot (why would they put a bolt in a rubber boot?). Ack! It's not a normal
bolt! It's not even an Alan head! Ack! It's a HUUUUGE Torx head! Triple
Ack!
(Grumble, mutter, don't have a torx in that massive size) Put wheel back on
<check> Utter several explicatives at the DC Engineers <check>
HELP PLEASE:
98' Dakota 5.2L V8
What size of Torx head is it? (Anyone know?)
Which way does it turn? (Facing the bolt, not the rotor)
Where can I buy the tool to undo this crazy setup?
How do I find the cheapest airfare to Auburn Hills, MI so I can whack the
stupid Engineers over the head with a large adjustable wrench? (Won't solve
my
problem, but I'll feel better.)
All help is appreciated, and in case I end up in the headlines I'll deny I
know you... ^_^
Shaun H.
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