I did a search and could find the answer so:

What is the name of the bolt that hold the front disc brake caliper on? Looks like it has about 12 points on it. And where can I get a socket for it? The local auto parts stores were no help.

Of course none of my sockets would fit it yesterday so the calipers never came off to get the pads replaced.

2001 Dodge Ram 2500


Thanks for the help!

 

its a TORX-unfortunately the size escapes me at the moment

 

[quote author=slayerfish link=board=13;threadid=15414;start=0#144830 date=1054570836]<br>its a TORX-unfortunately the size escapes me at the moment<br>[/quote]<br><br>That bolt has too many points to be a torx bolt head.

 

I dont know the correct size , but maybe its metric? as far as the 12 points we allways called them aircraft bolts.It allows for more surface area of contact between the tool when tightening/loosening

 

After some more research,<br><br>I think I just need a 12 point socket for it.<br>The bolt is a double hex head bolt.<br><br>Might be metric, have to check it out tonight.<br><br>Thanks for all the help.

 

Just for the record, it is a 16mm twelve point socket.<br><br>Why the He** are metric bolts on my American Truck!

 

Senor, your truck was probably assembled the same place as mine... Saltillo, MEXICO <br>Actually, from what I hear, you want the mexican trucks... but I'm not sure why ???<br>-Dave

 

Have you worked on your American made Cummins? The only non-metric bolts I have found on mine are on the battery cables.

 

[quote author=Nevada link=board=13;threadid=15414;start=0#145111 date=1054612415]<br>Have you worked on your American made Cummins? The only non-metric bolts I have found on mine are on the battery cables.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Cummins are made in Brazil.<br><br> <br><br><br>phox

 

Cummins are not produced in Brazil. The 24 V was produced in Indiana and the new common rail is produced in Jamestown NY.

 

I know that at least the lug nuts aren't metric either.....

Plus, mixing SAE and metric bolts is just plain stupid.
I know when I go to work on my dirt bike I only need the metric tools.

Turns out the calipers were frozen and only pushing on the inside of the rotor = big heat and stuck bolts.

Inside pads measured at 2/32nds, outside pads were almost full.

I have head that this is a fairly common problem with these trucks. Why can't Dodge fix this problem?

 

My truck is a mix of metric, SAE, AND torx bits. I hate it. I'll be using an SAE to take something apart, go to remove another bolt and find it's either metric or torx. &gt;

 

I just replaced my front brakes on a 2000. The bolts took a #40 torx socket. Vise-Grip works to. I don't recommend it though. Good luck!!