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Brake Pad replacement - 3rd Gen Firebird Trans am
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 2:31 pm
by Jabra07
Does anyone know the allen head size for the removal of the brake pads both front and rear on an 86 Firebird trans am? Is it an awkward size? I dont want to strip the wheels only to find that it is not a standard metric 6,8 or 10mm. Its an 86 5.0 V8 trans am brake discs and pads all round.
Thanks!
Re: Brake Pad replacement - 3rd Gen Firebird Trans am
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 5:10 pm
by bhm1712
They will need a 3/8 imperial allen key
Re: Brake Pad replacement - 3rd Gen Firebird Trans am
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 8:45 pm
by banker
Or 9mm will fit
Re: Brake Pad replacement - 3rd Gen Firebird Trans am
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 8:48 pm
by banker
£2.65 on ebay
Re: Brake Pad replacement - 3rd Gen Firebird Trans am
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 9:13 pm
by banker
£2.65 on ebay
Re: Brake Pad replacement - 3rd Gen Firebird Trans am
Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 10:11 pm
by bhm1712
9mm is ok, but if the set screws are a bit rusted in or seized, that half a mm of play in the sizes will round the bolt heads off easily.
Re: Brake Pad replacement - 3rd Gen Firebird Trans am
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 8:01 pm
by Jabra07
Thanks a lot guys! I will go for the 3/8 imperial as I have all 4 wheels to do!