Front Brembo bolt head, what is it?

lt4camaro · 12-12-2022, 06:25 PM

Front brembo caliper bolt (center) what is the socket type called that fits this head? and it has to have a MM size. The best I can come up with is 10T x20mm.

cdb95z28 · 12-12-2022, 07:16 PM

Try a normal 6 or 12 point metric socket, it will probably work

Chutzpah · 12-12-2022, 07:47 PM

I “believe” the CORRECT tool is a 10 point caliper brake socket.

1.03 from this video…

GTO_Gregory · 12-12-2022, 08:19 PM

I did a search and both Summit Racing and Amazon have some sockets in different brands.
No doubt specialty tool venders like Snap-on also will.

ember1205 · 12-13-2022, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdb95z28

Try a normal 6 or 12 point metric socket, it will probably work

Given that it appears to have ten specific points on the head, I would expect a 6/12 point socket to damage it.

I think @chutzpah has the right tool called out - just a matter of ensuring one gets the right size.

lt4camaro · 12-13-2022, 08:16 AM

Thanks to everyone for the information. The video from summitt showing a guy changing the front brake pads on a C8 Z51 corvette is exactly what my front calipers look like and exactly how they are designed. The LT1 certainly has a great front brembo brake set up. The special 10 point socket is what I need, just need to find out what MM it is. A 7/16 regular socket is loose, a 3/8 socket is too small, would that mean the bolt head diameter is around 11 MM?

lt4camaro · 12-13-2022, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chutzpah

I “believe” the CORRECT tool is a 10 point caliper brake socket.

1.03 from this video…

Thanks Chutzpah, per your posted video, that is exactly what I have.

ember1205 · 12-13-2022, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lt4camaro

Thanks to everyone for the information. The video from summitt showing a guy changing the front brake pads on a C8 Z51 corvette is exactly what my front calipers look like and exactly how they are designed. The LT1 certainly has a great front brembo brake set up. The special 10 point socket is what I need, just need to find out what MM it is. A 7/16 regular socket is loose, a 3/8 socket is too small, would that mean the bolt head diameter is around 11 MM?

Have you checked with an Autozone or similar to see if they have the tool to lend? If nothing else, it would allow you to validate the correct size. Maybe you have a local mechanic that you work with that could help?

ETA: Apparently, "some" Brembo calipers use a socket that's 11.5 mm...

ctrlz · 12-13-2022, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ember1205

ETA: Apparently, "some" Brembo calipers use a socket that's 11.5 mm...

Buy this set on amazon to see what fits. free returns and a coupon!
https://www.amazon.com/Caliper-Impac...9LVDXVPK&psc=1

lt4camaro · 12-14-2022, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ember1205

Have you checked with an Autozone or similar to see if they have the tool to lend? If nothing else, it would allow you to validate the correct size. Maybe you have a local mechanic that you work with that could help?

ETA: Apparently, "some" Brembo calipers use a socket that's 11.5 mm...

Just checked autozone , they have nothing.

cdb95z28 · 12-14-2022, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ember1205

Given that it appears to have ten specific points on the head, I would expect a 6/12 point socket to damage it.

I think @chutzpah has the right tool called out - just a matter of ensuring one gets the right size.

Possibly, but I'd personally try a 10mm socket. If it feels solid I'd try it for sure. Sometimes the shape matters on those oddball fasteners. I've tried normal sockets with success.
But getting the correct socket is definitely the way to go for full confidence.

ctrlz · 12-14-2022, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lt4camaro

and it has to have a MM size.

I would put a set of calipers on it and measure point-to-point and groove-to-groove.
Everything I find shows 11.5 mm is the smallest socket on a brembo.
You can buy that individually on amazon, again with free returns. So what's the risk? I wouldn't even bother driving to autozone.

Dynamical · 08-10-2023, 07:40 AM

Did you ever get the correct info for this?

lt4camaro · 08-10-2023, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynamical

Did you ever get the correct info for this?

Its available thru the tool guys and your better auto supplies. I carried a picture on my phone to show them. BY the way Joe, email communications are easier for me than thru PM on this site. You have my email address, use it anytime you want.
Thanks

Don

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lt4camaro Drives: 2021 LT1 10 speed auto Join Date: May 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,343	Thanks to everyone for the information. The video from summitt showing a guy changing the front brake pads on a C8 Z51 corvette is exactly what my front calipers look like and exactly how they are designed. The LT1 certainly has a great front brembo brake set up. The special 10 point socket is what I need, just need to find out what MM it is. A 7/16 regular socket is loose, a 3/8 socket is too small, would that mean the bolt head diameter is around 11 MM?

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