To remove the caliper bracket on a 2005 Dodge Magnum, you typically need a 13mm socket. It's important to ensure that you're using a socket that fits snugly to avoid rounding the bolts. Additionally, having a ratchet or breaker bar can help provide the necessary torque for removal.
21mm socket and breaker bar to remove lug nuts, and a 17mm socket to remove the two caliper bracket bolts, and a 14mm socket or wrench to remove caliper from bracket. you will also need a c-clamp to shove caliper back.
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
7mm hex socket for the front caliper and 10 mm hex for the bracket bolts. For the rear if you have disc it's 19mm for the caliper
First loosen lug nuts while vehicle on ground (dont remove all the way). lift front of vehicle remove lugnuts remove caliper mounting bracket 2 bolts, require 15mm socket remove caliper bracket from rotor rotor is ready for removal
What size Allen socket is needed to remove bolt from caliper on 2004 ford escape
in order to remove the rear caliper, you first remove the parking brake cable using a 14mm socket to remove the bolt. After removing the parking brake you can remove the caliper carrier, using a 17mm socket to remove the two caliper carrier bols this allows you to remove the caliper from the rear rotor, you can slide the caliper off of the carrier to remove it completely. to remove the rotor you can use a soft faced mallet and gently tap the inside of it and it should come right off.
To remove the brake caliper pin, first ensure the vehicle is safely lifted and secured on jack stands. Use a suitable socket or wrench to loosen and remove the caliper bolts. Once the bolts are out, gently wiggle the caliper to free it from the brake pads and rotor, and then carefully slide the caliper off the caliper bracket, which should expose the caliper pin. If the pin is stuck, you may need to use penetrating oil and a rubber mallet to tap it out gently.
You will need a ratchet and a socket to remove it. You get under the rear of the truck and you will see the bolt and bracket holding the tire in place. Remove the bolt and the bracket hinges downward. You will need a ratchet and a socket to remove it. You get under the rear of the truck and you will see the bolt and bracket holding the tire in place. Remove the bolt and the bracket hinges downward.
it is an Allen wrench not a TORX socket
Jack up front end, remove wheels. Use Allen wrench or Allen socket to remove 2 pins holding caliper on . Remove caliper by sliding it off the rotor. Remove pads from caliper. Press piston back into caliper with c clamp. Replace pads, reinstall caliper and pins.
I have a 2003 Escape and it took a 7 mm socket.
You will need an 18mm socket and T45 torx (star) socket also. These will be used to remove the caliper from the rotor. The caliper has 2 parts that use a rail to align themselves and the brakepads.