Thread: Calliper bolts, 12 point socket?

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

I take them out with a snap on 12 point 3/8th drive.

The adivce I give to all appies applies, buy a middle of the range tool set from a middlerange supplier, Kingchrome is a good start point, then when you get to breaking one of the tools, buy the replacement part from a better supplier, the basic shapes the same so they fit in the boxes.

I figure the koken impact sockets will be fine. My normal stuff is Kincrome lockons and Milwaukee impact sockets and they've been fine. The 12 pointers were garbage out of a Stanley kit that I regret buying

I have never had an issue using a normal socket on these caliper bolts.

I too had no idea that they were not exact fit for standard double hex socket.

All my tools are either made in Australia Sidchrome, Stahlwillie and Knipex