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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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I'm doing my front brakes tomorrow and most of my tools are in storage, does anyone know off the top of their head what size I'll I need for the caliper bolts?
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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i think they were 13mm
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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13mm, 15mm or 18mm.

Could take apart a large majority of the truck with those 3 sizes.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Thanks guys, figured my socket set would do the trick but wanted to verify.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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Used only 13mm and 18mm, and what do y'all do with your old rotors? I think my local advance auto parts takes them.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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I've welded conduit onto mine to make portable targets for shooting. They stay up as long as you don't hit the pole.

Otherwise they end up in the dumpster. You could call the parts store and ask.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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Won't you risk a ricochet with rotors?!
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by HoppyFX4
Won't you risk a ricochet with rotors?!
Little risk. If I am that low on my shot, I deserve a ricochet.
I shred the conduit pipes with slugs, rendering it useless. When I go I bring extra threaded pipes.

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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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Still pretty smart though, I'll have to try this out with my Glock
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