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Search Auto Parts Search 95 Mercury Villager - Stripped Caliper Bolts? Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting ThirdChris Anonymous Poster imdakingyo@optonline.net Mar 23, 2009, 9:13 AM Post #1 of 3 (2790 views) 95 Mercury Villager - Stripped Caliper Bolts? Sign In Hey I have an interesting problem. I went to change my brake pads on my villager yesterday and it seems as though someone from the last shop I took it might have stripped the bolts on the caliper. The bolts that are supposed to be on there are torx 40, and thats the socket I have, but it wouldnt go in the hole at all. Then when I looked at the actual bolt it was almost totally round and absolutely not torx 40. Could they have replaced the original bolts with some weird one i have never seen? or am I right in my theory that the monkeys stripped it? And if they are stripped, what would I do about it? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 23, 2009, 9:32 AM Post #2 of 3 (2787 views) Re: 95 Mercury Villager - Stripped Caliper Bolts? Sign In Take a real good look with a mirror if need be to be sure if it's rounded out or just wrong size for what you are trying. It might be full of junk (clear it out with a pick) or could be stripped. If stripped and you have an assortment Allen + Torx and can find one that's just a tad too big and hammer it in for a solid grip and replace the bolts with new ones. If possible to grab from round outside with small pipe wrench that may work. DON'T REUSE THEM NOW! They can just get corroded and round up - not necessarily mechanic problem or caused, T ThirdChris Anonymous Poster imdakingyo@optonline.net Mar 23, 2009, 6:38 PM Post #3 of 3 (2776 views) Re: 95 Mercury Villager - Stripped Caliper Bolts? Sign In Yeah Thanks. I just looked at the bolts i didnt need a mirror and i saw that theyre really bad. at first i thought it was clogged with either rust or brake dust or dirt or something but i cleaned it out and its all rounded. I guess tomorrow ill try what you said and replace them. thanks for the help.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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