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nosoup4u · 10-10-2018, 08:21 AM

Are the four bolts that hold the brake backing plates to the rear axle have some sort of weird head size? Mine don't appear to be worn, but they seem like they would need a 23/32 wrench.

Jim Brierley · 10-10-2018, 11:30 AM

Ford used several odd-sized nuts on his cars, connecting rod nuts for one.

katy · 10-11-2018, 09:38 AM

IIRC the heads are typically 3/4", the nuts are smaller, maybe 9/16".

jw hash · 10-11-2018, 06:49 PM

the bolt heads are 3/4" a six point socket sometimes works the best. and the nuts are 5/8"

Tom Endy · 10-11-2018, 09:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jw hash

the bolt heads are 3/4" a six point socket sometimes works the best. and the nuts are 5/8"

All I have seen are a 3/4" hex. However if they are loaded up with paint it is difficult to get a wrench on them.

Tom Endy

10-10-2018, 08:21 AM	#1
nosoup4u Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 111	Rear axle bolt question Are the four bolts that hold the brake backing plates to the rear axle have some sort of weird head size? Mine don't appear to be worn, but they seem like they would need a 23/32 wrench.

10-10-2018, 11:30 AM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: Rear axle bolt question Ford used several odd-sized nuts on his cars, connecting rod nuts for one.

10-11-2018, 09:38 AM	#3
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Rear axle bolt question IIRC the heads are typically 3/4", the nuts are smaller, maybe 9/16". __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

10-11-2018, 06:49 PM	#4
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Rear axle bolt question the bolt heads are 3/4" a six point socket sometimes works the best. and the nuts are 5/8"