Thanks Roderick for info. I am currently at work and didn't know the size to
give him but have it in the tool box. Anyway to save a fellow DML'r some
serious cash flow from the hording money hungry dealer.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Roderic Vaughan [mailto:Rodeaux@prodigy.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 11:42 AM
To: Dakota Mailing List
Subject: DML: Disc Brake Headache...
The Torx size is a T-45. You should be able to pick up one at a parts store
or Sears. it unscrews counterclockwise. Good luck with your project.
Roderic
98 Sport+ CC 4x4 5.2L
You wrote:
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:25:00 -0800
From: Shaun.Hendricks@bergenbrunswig.com
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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