A torx bolt on front brake caliper??

CSN327 · 11-14-2021, 11:54 PM

Hi folks,

I'm trying to replace front rotors/pads, and after taking the wheels off, I found my caliper looked like this from the back:

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It had two torx bolts that had never appeared in any video tutorials or TIS. Are these torx bolts the ones to remove? Or I should look at other places?

amg6975 · 11-15-2021, 08:07 AM

Those are technically E-Torx or, external torx. They are the ones to remove to remove the caliper.

Thunderguts · 11-15-2021, 12:36 PM

I assume it was a running change at some point. I got hex bolts with my BBK. Those E-Torx are the ones to remove though.

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amg6975 Captain 500 Rep 644 Posts Drives: '12 M1.5, '05 ZHP, '98 M3/4/5 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	Those are technically E-Torx or, external torx. They are the ones to remove to remove the caliper.
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Thunderguts Captain 784 Rep 999 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Sport MT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I assume it was a running change at some point. I got hex bolts with my BBK. Those E-Torx are the ones to remove though. __________________ Official BMWP Whore - BMWP suspension kit w/ M3 arms, BMWP big brake kit, BMWP intake w/Mishimoto tube, BMWP exhaust, BMWP carbon strut brace, BMWP short shifter, and BMWP carbon spoiler. OZ Leggera HLT w/ 245 square setup.
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