[V6-12v] C4 caliper bolt size

[Tom Christiansen]

Kent,

I wrote a brake job write-up recently (mid June). I'm pretty sure I stated the sizes of things. This applies to a 1994 90S which may/may not be a C4 (isn't that a Citroen?)

Bitte sehr,

Tom


On Tue, 9 Aug 2005, Kent McLean wrote:

> I'm replacing the brake pads on my '94 100 CS Avant, and I need to
> know the size of the Allen-head bolt [1] that holds the caliper to
> the carrier. The bolts are accessed from the inner side of the
> caliper, in a hole covered by a rubber plug.
>
> I did a web search and found "Torx", but pressing a clean sheet
> of paper into the hole gave a greasy print that seemed to show a
> regular 6-point hex opening.  A clear digital picture seems to
> confirm it.  A 7mm Allen wrench fits loosely. An 8mm Allen wrench
> doesn't fit.
>
> I'm also thinking I'll need a hex-driver on a breaker bar, as the
> Allen wrenches look like they'll break before the bolt loosens.
>
> viel Dank,
>
> Kent McLean
> '94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
> '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke
>
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