Cut the end off and weld a nut or even better an old socket on there. I know sometimes they can be a little stiff, but how much torque do you need ? I could see using an impact driver or drill just to run it down and speed things up.
Originally Posted by RayCJ
Just a thought to share... When I do brakes, I oil-up the rubber boots with WD-40 and twist the calipers by hand very slowly to prevent the boot from ripping. Ask me how/why I learned that little trick?
At $21 bucks, I'm half tempted to buy that kit you posted. In times past, I used a junky pair of long-nose pliers. And yes, by turning it quickly by hand with long-nose pliers and by not giving the boot time to recover from the twisting deformation, I once ripped one. Live and learn...
$21 is cheap for that set, the ones I have rented are not that complete and it would be worth a purchase if you do your own brakes even a few times. Driving to the store costs fuel and renting can be a pain sometimes if you have to stand in line at the cash (looking at your Canadian Tire). I've been considering getting MacPherson strut compressors for the same reason, I've rented those several times.
I saw Eric O lift the dust boot and spray some brake clean under there to lube the boot. I was shocked, but I like that a little more than WD40. If you have a imperceptible hole in your dust boot, you just sprayed WD40 inside the boot.