Brake caliper bolt head size

1982 LINCOLN MARK VI
75,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEVINOBRIEN13
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Hello, I need to know the size of the head on the brake caliper bolts on the car listed above (Continental) so I can find the matching torque wrench if anyone knows it.
Jun 26, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

The original caliper slid pins were a 10mm. The problem is, if someone has replaced them, often times the new ones are a different size. If you need to know torque, the locating pins are 40-60 ft lbs.

Do not know if you need it, but here are directions for replacing brakes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Jun 26, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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DEVINOBRIEN13
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Thank you so much.
Jun 26, 2018 at 8:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad to help. Let me know if you have other questions or need help with something.

Take care,
Joe
Jun 27, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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