Torx socket for 2002 9-5 brake caliper

I was surprised to find out that my 2002 9-5 had big Torx screws holding the brake calipers. I tried to use a 12 point 5/8 inch socket to remove the screws but it rounded the screw heads. Does anyone know where can I purchase this special socket? Thanks

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Network
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A local Autoparts store, Sears if you are in the USA, hardware store, etc. They're not all that uncommon.

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still me

For that size they are uncommon. Sears didn't have this size and neither did Pep Boys if that tells you anything...

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Network

If a 5/8" fit inside the Torx screw, you likely need a T80 bit (yikes!) Here is one at Amazon:

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and it uses 3/4" drive. I won't shock you with the price, but a T70 socket costs about 10% of what this costs (also at Amazon). Here is the chart I used to determine the size
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I hope this helps. Good luck.

Walt

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Walt Kienzle

Network ( snipped-for-privacy@nothere.net) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying :

Torx bolts are hardly unusual, and should be widely available.

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Adrian

Thanks for the last link, Walt. According to the table I need an E-20. All I need to do now is find out who has got one. I know Sears doesn't

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Network

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Either Pepboys or Autozone sells E sockets.

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yaofeng

I'm pretty sure mine is a Sears/Craftsman... from the rack with all the hundreds of individual sockets and drivers on it. But, the local autoparts store will have one too.

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still me

Sears has them.

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Steve B.

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