what size caliper bolts are on the rear of an sri?

[jason1987]

i need to change my rear discs and pads tomorrow, what socket do i need to undo the bolts? and are they covered by a rubber cap? as i couldnt find the bolts last time i looked

[jamjar1383]

i need to change my rear discs and pads tomorrow, what socket do i need to undo the bolts? and are they covered by a rubber cap? as i couldnt find the bolts last time i looked

im quite sure there allen key's or torx

[jason1987]

would they undo with an allen key or do i need a socket kit?

[jamjar1383]

would they undo with an allen key or do i need a socket kit?

doubt ud shift it with a allen key, u'd need a socket with a allen bit, can be bought from halfords on there own.

[jason1987]

guess the bolts are covered by rubber cups and covered in dirt, thats why i couldnt find them

anyone know what size allen keY?

[jason1987]

i can only find "hex bits" on halfords not allen bits, are they the same fit?

[jasper5]

Not done an SRi before, but most caliper bolts with an allen key are 7mm.

The only other size I know of is VW Polo fronts (old models) which are 6mm.

[jason1987]

this should include the right bit i need shouldnt it?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165572

[jason1987]

Not done an SRi before, but most caliper bolts with an allen key are 7mm.

The only other size I know of is VW Polo fronts (old models) which are 6mm.

i may aswell just buy the halfords 7mm caliper tool then?

[jasper5]

You could if there is plenty of room to get the tool in place.

[kevtherev]

did the front discs on mine and they were torx (T55) and thread locked in too, so i doubt ya would shift them with just a normal allen key

[jasper5]

did the front discs on mine and they were torx (T55) and thread locked in too, so i doubt ya would shift them with just a normal allen key

Rears Kev.....

[jason1987]

so fronts are hex and rear are 7mm allen? ill check with my allen key set to check what size it is before i buy any tools

[jasper5]

Fronts will be 55 torx as Kev said, but rears are 7mm, at least they are on most cars, check first like you said.

[jamjar1383]

i think the fronts are allen too but everyone seems to use torx as a torx bit is less lightly to slip and round off the bolt.