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#1494388 02/02/06 01:02 AM
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I don't have any torx sockets , so what size do I need for the rear calipers ?? Also when its very cold and or snowy my rear caliper locks up after using my E-brake . Any help would be greatly apreciated . Thanks , Jason

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put new cables on, the kit for two cables runs about $40

torx size, note sure off hand


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I think the rear uses a T-50 torx for the bolts.


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The rear is "typically" a T-50..

there are reports of:

no torx at all, a metric bolt instead;
a T-45;
and a size "bigger than a t-50 but barely.. it was loose with a t-50"


Not exactly accurate, but shows the deviances in the production.



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Mine works best with a T-47.


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T-50 as well here

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Mine was loose with a t50.

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