1989 Bonnie caliper bolts

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1989 Bonnie caliper bolts

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Anyone know offhand what size Torx driver is needed to install and remove the bolts ? Thanks !
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Re: 1989 Bonnie caliper bolts

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Well, 92-99 is a 3/8" Allen socket. I thought 87-91 was the same.
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Re: 1989 Bonnie caliper bolts

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No it's indeed torx.
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Re: 1989 Bonnie caliper bolts

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Perhaps they were replaced with bolts from a later car?. My guess is T50 or T60 for a bolt tightened as much as a caliper bolt.

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