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Re: 91 Cherokee calipers
In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >,
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > 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 Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > > "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
In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >,
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > 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 Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > > "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
In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >,
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > 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 Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > > "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
Be sure you get the kind that work like sockets. You won't be able to get
enough power with a screwdriver-type. I'm not familiar with that specific bolt, but it's probably somewhere between t-25 and t-35. Let us know what it is. Carl "Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message news:bill_gets_stuff-BE384F.12342902092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com... > In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >, > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > >> 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 > > Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, > its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. > > I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > >> >> "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
Be sure you get the kind that work like sockets. You won't be able to get
enough power with a screwdriver-type. I'm not familiar with that specific bolt, but it's probably somewhere between t-25 and t-35. Let us know what it is. Carl "Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message news:bill_gets_stuff-BE384F.12342902092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com... > In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >, > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > >> 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 > > Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, > its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. > > I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > >> >> "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
Be sure you get the kind that work like sockets. You won't be able to get
enough power with a screwdriver-type. I'm not familiar with that specific bolt, but it's probably somewhere between t-25 and t-35. Let us know what it is. Carl "Melodious Thunk" <bill_gets_stuff@hotmail.c0m> wrote in message news:bill_gets_stuff-BE384F.12342902092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com... > In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >, > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > >> 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 > > Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, > its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. > > I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > >> >> "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
In message <bill_gets_stuff-BE384F.12342902092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>,
"Melodious Thunk" wrote: >In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >, > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > >> 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 > >Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, >its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. You don't own a mirror? > >I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > >> >> "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
In message <bill_gets_stuff-BE384F.12342902092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>,
"Melodious Thunk" wrote: >In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >, > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > >> 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 > >Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, >its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. You don't own a mirror? > >I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > >> >> "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
In message <bill_gets_stuff-BE384F.12342902092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>,
"Melodious Thunk" wrote: >In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >, > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > >> 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 > >Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, >its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. You don't own a mirror? > >I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > >> >> "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
"bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
news:bbekf2dkvdaabf79em3hqcsuj2grnqo0ho@4ax.com... > In message <bill_gets_stuff-BE384F.12342902092006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>, > "Melodious Thunk" wrote: > > >In article <44f9d8d1$0$15185$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.com >, > > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote: > > > >> 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 > > > >Heh, if I could get a look at it, my head would be about 4 inches! Yes, > >its recessed and covered with a rubber dust cap. > > You don't own a mirror? Apparently not. I happened to replace the pads and rotors on my 1995 Wrangler today. 84,000 miles and hardly any wear at all, but I happened to find it a good time to replace them. The Haynes picture shows Allen head caliper mounting pins prior to 1990, and twelve point cap screws afterwards. Haynes says to use a twelve point box end wrench on the later pins, but it doesn't say which size. My 1995 has half inch head cap screws at this location! Another way to get a better look at things is to put the vehicle frame on jack stands, remove the tires, and lower the axle you want to work on. Earle > > > > > >I'll buy a set of Torx drivers & see if one'll work. Thanks. > > > >> > >> "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. |
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