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dhearn

08-05-2010 10:08 AM

Allen Bolt Size on 2008 Expedition EL Front Brakes

Anyone know what size allen wrench I need to remove the calipers from the front brakes on a 2008 Expedition. They must have upped the size for that year. I tried both a 10mm and a 3/8". Both too small!

dturnersr

08-10-2010 06:37 PM

It's a 9MM./:-D

Biscayne

01-30-2011 04:24 PM

So...where does one get a 9mm allen head wrench (socket or wrench). I tried advance auto and harbor freight. Anyone successful?

Tylus

01-31-2011 03:02 AM

paid $7 for a SAE and $9 for a Metric allen set. Each one had 5-6 sizes. Got them from Advance Auto. Just look in the generic tools section of your local Auto Parts store. Any decent one will carry them

david_jr

12-17-2014 12:23 PM

I have a metric set but it is missing both the 7 and 9 MM.

Kevin Stanley

07-13-2018 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dturnersr (Post 9204759)

It's a 9MM./:-D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biscayne (Post 9898560)

So...where does one get a 9mm allen head wrench (socket or wrench). I tried advance auto and harbor freight. Anyone successful?

home depot

alwaysfords41

07-13-2018 10:40 AM

Lisle 33960 is a 9mm Allen socket.

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-33960-9mm-Brake-Caliper/dp/B005ADY968/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1531496335&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=9mm+allen+wrench&dpPl=1&dpID=31udG4hG%2B0L&ref=plSrch

alloro

07-14-2018 10:38 AM

Get a spare 10 mm one and spend a little time with a grinding wheel to take 0.5mm off each side.

projectSHO89

07-15-2018 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alloro (Post 18086722)

Get a spare 10 mm one and spend a little time with a grinding wheel to take 0.5mm off each side.

I did that with an 8mm Allen when I had to do the rear brakes on my Mariner. I'd already gotten the 9mm Allen socket a few years prior.

luke_in_texas

12-23-2018 06:35 PM

Harbor Freight has a set of allen wrenches that worked for me, which includes 9mm. Had to use combo wrench as a cheater for torque to break them loose and tighten again.

Their item # is 62173. Cost: $5.99. URL:

https://www.harborfreight.com/25-pc-...set-62173.html

It's amazing that the 9mm allen is oddly missing from most sets and auto parts stores. Total brake conspiracy.

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