Brake caliper bolt size

[paullfisher]

Hi! Need to change front pads on my 2002 Jetta GLS TDI with FS III calipers. What size and type of wrench do I need to take the caliper off? It looks like a hex key of some sort.

TIA!

[ROCKnRLR]

7mm allen wrench

[paullfisher]

Cool! Thanks!

It isn't one of those wacky star allen wrenches, just an allen wrench, right?

[ROCKnRLR]

Correct it is not a torx bolt, it is an allen bolt.

[paullfisher]

Thanks again!

[samc]

First time you won't be able to get it off with just an allen key, you'll need to buy one of those allen bit shapes on a socket bit.

[ROCKnRLR]

Yeah, an allen bit socket to be used with a rachet wrench, good call!

[rs4-380]

you can also just slip a box wrench over the allen for extra length (more torque)

[ROCKnRLR]

I have an allen socket bit already, I hadnt thought of that

[paullfisher]

Thanks all for the suggestions! I will be running to Sears at lunch and getting a socketed 7 mm allen wrench. Probably cheaper to buy a set so I'll probably do that.

Thanks again!

[rs4-380]

Quote, originally posted by ROCKnRLR »

I have an allen socket bit already, I hadnt thought of that

Yeah, i have a big arse SAE (15/16 or something) open end/box wrench that acts as my breaker bar or more appropriatley what I like to call my "torque rod". Works well with allen wrenches, smalled combo wrenches, and even ratchets.