91 Cherokee calipers
 

What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.

Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
 

Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have them.

Earle

"Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
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> What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.

Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
 

Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have them.

Earle

"Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
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> What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.

Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
 

Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have them.

Earle

"Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
news:bill_gets_stuff-30B36F.10231702092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.

Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
 

In article <44f9c060$0$15226$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >,
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote:

> Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have them.
>
> Earle

Thanks, do you know for sure? And what size? I see that there's other
Torx bolts on the sway bar etc. For the calipers, the bolt heads are
obscured by little rubber dirt protectors... that clearly don't work,
since the bolt heads were well-packed with dried mud. I think I got the
dirt out, but can't see 'em to be sure or even to figure out what kind
of heads they are!

Apparently, per a websearch, the Cherokee Sport used a completely
different caliper, mounted w/two 12mm bolts. So I'm asking about the '91
Cherokee Limited 4WD.

>
> "Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
> news:bill_gets_stuff-30B36F.10231702092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> > What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> > seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.

Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
 

In article <44f9c060$0$15226$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >,
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote:

> Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have them.
>
> Earle

Thanks, do you know for sure? And what size? I see that there's other
Torx bolts on the sway bar etc. For the calipers, the bolt heads are
obscured by little rubber dirt protectors... that clearly don't work,
since the bolt heads were well-packed with dried mud. I think I got the
dirt out, but can't see 'em to be sure or even to figure out what kind
of heads they are!

Apparently, per a websearch, the Cherokee Sport used a completely
different caliper, mounted w/two 12mm bolts. So I'm asking about the '91
Cherokee Limited 4WD.

>
> "Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
> news:bill_gets_stuff-30B36F.10231702092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> > What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> > seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.

Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
 

In article <44f9c060$0$15226$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >,
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote:

> Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have them.
>
> Earle

Thanks, do you know for sure? And what size? I see that there's other
Torx bolts on the sway bar etc. For the calipers, the bolt heads are
obscured by little rubber dirt protectors... that clearly don't work,
since the bolt heads were well-packed with dried mud. I think I got the
dirt out, but can't see 'em to be sure or even to figure out what kind
of heads they are!

Apparently, per a websearch, the Cherokee Sport used a completely
different caliper, mounted w/two 12mm bolts. So I'm asking about the '91
Cherokee Limited 4WD.

>
> "Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
> news:bill_gets_stuff-30B36F.10231702092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> > What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> > seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.

Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
 

I'm not sure, but Torx bolts are a favorite of Jeep. This is a recessed
thing that you stick the wrench into, correct? If you can get a good look
at it, and it is a Torx, it will be star-shaped.

Earle

"Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
news:bill_gets_stuff-3464EF.11010302092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> In article <44f9c060$0$15226$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >,
> "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote:
>
> > Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have
them.
> >
> > Earle
>
> Thanks, do you know for sure? And what size? I see that there's other
> Torx bolts on the sway bar etc. For the calipers, the bolt heads are
> obscured by little rubber dirt protectors... that clearly don't work,
> since the bolt heads were well-packed with dried mud. I think I got the
> dirt out, but can't see 'em to be sure or even to figure out what kind
> of heads they are!
>
> Apparently, per a websearch, the Cherokee Sport used a completely
> different caliper, mounted w/two 12mm bolts. So I'm asking about the '91
> Cherokee Limited 4WD.
>
> >
> > "Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
> > news:bill_gets_stuff-30B36F.10231702092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> > > What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> > > seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.

Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
 

I'm not sure, but Torx bolts are a favorite of Jeep. This is a recessed
thing that you stick the wrench into, correct? If you can get a good look
at it, and it is a Torx, it will be star-shaped.

Earle

"Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
news:bill_gets_stuff-3464EF.11010302092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> In article <44f9c060$0$15226$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >,
> "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote:
>
> > Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have
them.
> >
> > Earle
>
> Thanks, do you know for sure? And what size? I see that there's other
> Torx bolts on the sway bar etc. For the calipers, the bolt heads are
> obscured by little rubber dirt protectors... that clearly don't work,
> since the bolt heads were well-packed with dried mud. I think I got the
> dirt out, but can't see 'em to be sure or even to figure out what kind
> of heads they are!
>
> Apparently, per a websearch, the Cherokee Sport used a completely
> different caliper, mounted w/two 12mm bolts. So I'm asking about the '91
> Cherokee Limited 4WD.
>
> >
> > "Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
> > news:bill_gets_stuff-30B36F.10231702092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> > > What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> > > seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.

Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
 

I'm not sure, but Torx bolts are a favorite of Jeep. This is a recessed
thing that you stick the wrench into, correct? If you can get a good look
at it, and it is a Torx, it will be star-shaped.

Earle

"Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
news:bill_gets_stuff-3464EF.11010302092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> In article <44f9c060$0$15226$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >,
> "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote:
>
> > Probably a Torx bit. Sears Craftsman, NAPA, Autozone, etc. will have
them.
> >
> > Earle
>
> Thanks, do you know for sure? And what size? I see that there's other
> Torx bolts on the sway bar etc. For the calipers, the bolt heads are
> obscured by little rubber dirt protectors... that clearly don't work,
> since the bolt heads were well-packed with dried mud. I think I got the
> dirt out, but can't see 'em to be sure or even to figure out what kind
> of heads they are!
>
> Apparently, per a websearch, the Cherokee Sport used a completely
> different caliper, mounted w/two 12mm bolts. So I'm asking about the '91
> Cherokee Limited 4WD.
>
> >
> > "Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message
> > news:bill_gets_stuff-30B36F.10231702092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> > > What tool do I use to get the front calipers off? Hex wrenches don't
> > > seem to fit & I've never done Cherokee brakes before. Thanks.