The front calipers on a 99 Dodge Dakota are held on by 2 bolts that are removed from the back side of the caliper. You don't use a socket, you will need an Allen wrench. Not suyre of the size but probably 1/4 to 3/8 inch. timbob
AnswerIt's not an Allen wrench. Its a Torx or star point. The size is T45. AnswerIf it's not torx, then it's a 7MM Allen. Use a bit and ratchet to make removal easier. 3/8 drive bits are available at your local auto parts store. AnswerThey´re right, could be any of those, make sure you tighten them up very good when putting them back up, I lost one and "almost" had to get a full set of things which cost $40 for the calipers to be fitted, luckily I found a place where they saw my sample and sold me 2 more of a Grand Cherokee for $10. now I have a spare on my toolbox, hope never need it but won´t hurt having it.9mm
Torx T 40 socket
Its not an Allen wrench its a specialty socket. Go to like autozone or a place like that. i got mine at carquest in las Vegas.
To remove the calipers just knock out the two square pins that are on the top and side. The best way i found to do this is use a long socket extension. put the insert end (the end you would put the socket on)against the pin and tap on the other side .
15 mm socket and ratchet for the caliper to bracket. if not it is a 13 mm socket and ratchet. the bracket to spindle is 18mm socket and ratchet
What size Allen socket is needed to remove bolt from caliper on 2004 ford escape
17 mm wrench or socket
3/8 inch Allen
You will need a 5/8 socket.
You will need a 35 mm socket.
FIRST, YOU REMOVE THE TIRES THEN YOU GET EITHER 3/8 OR 10 MILLIMETER HEX SOCKET TO REMOVE THE CALIPER. REMOVE THE BRAKE LINES AND PULL HER OFF. INSTALLATION IS REVERSE
You'll need a 5/8" socket.