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Bret Mcmanus Posted on Jun 21, 2009
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Rear Brake caliper what are the size of the Guide Pins?

2005 Town & Country NOT stow and go, Before I take the the wheel off would you know the type of bolt on the guide pins? Will I need a special socket? Home by my self don't want to have to put the wheel back on to get a special tool? Thanks

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Will not require a special tool for the pins/caliper bolts...likely a metric socket., However, you will need a special tool to adjust the caliper back in to get the new pads on the rotor.

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For the most part its a 10-MM and try these website to see if they have any information for you www.autozone.com and www.alldatadiy.com if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a haynes auto repair manual for your van.

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