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02-12-2013, 09:14 PM
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brake repair tools
i'm going to redo the brakes on my truck next month. all new calipers, rotors, pads, drums, shoes, brake hoses, MC, power booster.
Am I going to need any special tools to do this? |
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02-12-2013, 09:35 PM
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Re: brake repair tools
Get your self some of these, money well spent
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02-12-2013, 09:35 PM
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Re: brake repair tools
A few things will help.
Brake bleed vacuum pump Line Wrenches Brake spoon Hold down tool/spring tool PATIENCE
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02-12-2013, 09:39 PM
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Re: brake repair tools
thanks. I forgot about the bleed kit. I almost bought one on amazon the other day. I saw those hold down tools at the parts store the other day so ill pick them up.
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02-12-2013, 09:40 PM
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Re: brake repair tools
Also one of these to bleed the brakes
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02-12-2013, 09:42 PM
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Re: brake repair tools
whats that thing called? wheres it used? on the bleed screw?
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02-12-2013, 09:59 PM
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Re: brake repair tools
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02-12-2013, 10:00 PM
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Re: brake repair tools
Yes it is used on bleeder screw, each end is different size.
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02-12-2013, 10:05 PM
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Re: brake repair tools
great thanks guys.
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02-13-2013, 12:50 AM
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Re: brake repair tools
i assume the line wrench / flare nut tools should be SAE?
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