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May 14, 2011 | 09:24 PM
  #1  
What size socket is needed to take off the two huge front caliper bolts? I only have up to 19mm and 3/4 inch and it's too small.

I have the P31 brembo calipers if that makes any difference.
Thanks

Edit:
I used a 22mm socket to remove the calipers and a T30 torx to take off the rotor. To get the break dust out of the drilled rotors I used a .17 caliber bore brush.
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May 14, 2011 | 11:47 PM
  #2  
Are these calipers different than the ones that come standard on non-P31 C63's?

Edit: Provided wrong measurments before. Sorry.
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May 15, 2011 | 12:16 AM
  #3  
wich nuts?

pics please
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May 15, 2011 | 12:56 AM
  #4  
Quote: Are these calipers different than the ones that come standard on non-P31 C63's?
I'm not sure since i've never looked at a non p31, either way im guessing the bolt size is the same.

Quote: wich nuts?

pics please
I'm taking the calipers off, there are 2 bolts on the engine facing side of the caliper. impossible to miss if you are looking at them so no need for a pic.

A mechanic friend is dropping off some larger sockets in the AM. Will let you know which one it is.
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May 15, 2011 | 01:47 AM
  #5  
What are you having done blackbenzo?
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May 15, 2011 | 10:21 PM
  #6  
Quote: What are you having done blackbenzo?
Nothing really... I had a free day and I decided that I was going to take the rotors off and clean the dust out of the drilled holes... They are drilled for a reason, might as well keep them like that. Also cleaned the wheels and wheel wells.
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May 15, 2011 | 11:08 PM
  #7  
Nice!! I always clean my calipers & wheels when I switch my wheels in fall & spring time.
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