Allen key size for 2x large allenbolts?

gltease · Post by **gltease** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:25 pm

Hi Everyone, what size allen key is required to adjust the 2 x large caliper allenbolts, none of mine seem to fit....
BTW this is the first time i have done a pad change

Thanks

Brasco · Post by **Brasco** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:52 pm

yeah, it's a size they never put in the packs (another Volvo conspiracy!)... I think it's 7mm but I'd wait to have that confirmed cos I'm not sure.

wreeve · Post by **wreeve** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:17 am

Why is it brake stuff is always a unusual size, you get 9mm and 11mm unions as well.

kennymac · Post by **kennymac** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:43 am

Yep, 7mm is the bunny, I just bought an ordinary 7mm allen key and cut it with an angle grinder giving you a short one and a long one. Insert the apropriate one in to a 7mm socket and away you go.

gltease · Post by **gltease** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:31 am

Excellent thanks for the replies!!!