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66 GT Front Disc Brake Caliper Bolts

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#1 ·
I'm removing the front calipers on my 66 GT to clean and paint. The caliper bracket bolts have a male "E Torx like" head but looks like a 12 point head. Can I use a standard 12 point socket on these. Just want to ask before I try and strip the head.
Thanks
 
#2 ·
Not sure if you have the stock bolts there. But I will check and see what mine look like when I get home in a few minutes. It has been a long time since I've had mine off
 
#9 ·
Seems like I’ve seen the 12-point caliper bolts before...... maybe not on the 65-67 Mustang units but on the big Kelsey Hayes calipers (Galaxies). Pretty sure I’ve got one of the bolts in my junk drawer.

ex-Global West GM
1991-1995
 
#13 ·
That isn't the way it's done on aircraft. Stainless wire is used, twisted between the bolts, threaded through the bolt heads in the tightening direction and ends twisted outside the bolt group. But is that needed on a car...I doubt it.
 
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