Caliper Removal

do you need a special tool to remove the caliper? I'm looking back there and it isnt just a regular bolt, you need something that will actually go inside of the hole to get it off?

how the hell do you do it?

It's a hex wrench (more commonly called an Allen wrench). Any auto parts store carries them in a variety of shapes/forms, wrench, socket,l-wrench, etc. Ask at the parts store for a GM Caliper removal wrench.

Approximate size is ,375 in or 10mm, someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

ya I thought thats what it was...dammit....already went to the store to buy a bigger c-clamp cause I figured when I pushed the piston back and the bolts came out, they would be regular ones....clearly not

looks like another trip to the store! blah

Some are Torx bolts as well, mine are. if it is Torx (star shaped), then it will most likely be a t-50. If it is DO NOT use an Allen in it, you will damage it most likely.

And remember 38 Ft. Lbs torque ,please, on those when putting them back on.

this doesnt make any sense!

I tried a T-50 (too small) and then a T-55 and T-60 both TOO BIG! wtf is going on!


//edit ah dammit thats why! its NOT a torx bit! its a hex, 3/8!

see how GM make's us have to work harder for the cars we cherish.