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Greetings,
I was going to replace the rear drum brake cylinders on my friend’s 1999 Buick Century Custom today but couldn’t because of a puzzling problem. My Haynes manual shows the bolts that attach the cylinder as just that, bolts. Every drum brake wheel cylinder I’ve changed was attached by two normal bolts that I used a normal socket or wrench to remove. The fasteners that hold these wheel cylinders on aren’t your average bolts. They look like male torx or star heads, they just look wierd. I have nothing to remove these. I’ve never seen fasteners like these before. Has anyone come across these before and know how to remove them? I’d appreciate any help. Thank you.
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Yes sir…these fasteners are common on many GM applications. Torx sockets may be purchased many places like an auto,parts store, Lowe’s, etc. A standard 3/8″ set should get you going…Good luck
[quote=”tomatofarmer1″ post=141586]Yes sir…these fasteners are common on many GM applications. Torx sockets may be purchased many places like an auto,parts store, Lowe’s, etc. A standard 3/8″ set should get you going…Good luck[/quote]
Thanks for the reply. I ordered a set of sockets from Amazon.com with free 2 day shipping. I hope these work. I do know about and have seen some types of torx/star head bolts, internal and external, just never like these. They almost look like tamper proof heads. We’ll see and I’ll update. It may be some time though. If I manage to get them out I’ll post a picture on here if I can.Thanks again.
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