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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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hex size for brakes pads
does any1 know the hex size to remove (loosen) the caliper to change the brake pads.

ive tried an 8 and 10, so i think its a 9(mm)?

can any1 confirm?

they want over $1000 to change the pads!! at the dealer!
crazy, crazy
THANKS


EDIT: 9mm!!!!, just found the answer a couple of posts down!!, sorry and thanks anyway, great forum!!
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Originally Posted by chuey12
does any1 know the hex size to remove (loosen) the caliper to change the brake pads.

ive tried an 8 and 10, so i think its a 9(mm)?

can any1 confirm?

they want over $1000 to change the pads!! at the dealer!
crazy, crazy
THANKS


EDIT: 9mm!!!!, just found the answer a couple of posts down!!, sorry and thanks anyway, great forum!!
And it's 7 mm in the rear. Use the Rotex Gold pads; and you'll never look back.
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