Those DIN guys with their car stereo sizing and ski bindings!!!!!!!! [shakes fist at clouds]
Removing slide bolts, spinning pins?
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I had an ancient set of Capri's....they got very chewed up despite limited use. But that set was from years ago, maybe the newer ones are better.
And VW. The wife's Atlas needs the thin wrenches and 16mm. Was able to hold the pin last time using locking needle-nose pliers, but I'd rather do it the right way next time.I feel like it's often 17mm which is why I chose that. Maybe 14, too?
Obviously depends on vehicle manufacturer. If it were BMW it'd probably be 16mm
I was staring at my SK wrench thinking: "Do I sacrifice my only 16mm for this?"
I've been lucky i guess, never needed any special tool for those. Maybe once needed something to hold the pin still, maybe a regular wrench.... otherwise, I use my fingers to hold it still until it makes contact with the caliper bracket and thats it.
Just ran into this on our Honda Civic (I used a large screwdriver as a wedge to hold it) and on my '21 Mazda 6.
I'm looking at / watching some VB and VIM sets on eBay, but was also hoping I could get away with 2-3 individual tools, though the cost of them individually is nearly the same as a good brand, used set.
Walmart sells thin wrenches. Quality isn't all that great, but they are cheap. Should be easy to warranty.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/New-Hype...5?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1300&from=/search
https://www.walmart.com/ip/New-Hype...5?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1300&from=/search
I have a thin open wrench, but generally just grab the regular model.
So I can buy the Capri or V8 for pretty much the same price (~$45) and free shipping. There's a set of the V8 on eBay and Capri are available on Amazon. I like the design of the Capri as they seem to be typical, forged wrench design while the V8 look like they're just stamped steel. The Critic said the metal used by Capri was poor quality in the past (and I doubt it's changed), though my usage will be extremely limited....
I don't have a set of thin wrenches, but I do have a box full of old cast off wrenches.
IMO, a bench grinder and an a way to weld stuff belongs in every serious DIY mechanic's kit.
IMO, a bench grinder and an a way to weld stuff belongs in every serious DIY mechanic's kit.
No you only get kool points if you mill it thinner in a vertical mill
I haven't actually done that (thin a wrench) but I have machined myself a fan clutch plate wrench before
Definitely not serious enough here, I admit, as I own neither a bench grinder (I do have a handheld one) nor a welder (not to mention the fact that I can't weld !!).
I ended up ordering the Capri set from Amazon. Easy return process if I don't like them too, but as mentioned, for my occasional, casual use, I suspect they'll be more than fine.
Sorry if I sounded like I was putting you down. I tend not to take the best care of my tools so don't often invest in the fancier ones.
My brazing tends to look like chicken poop and my welding is not any better so definitely not bragging there, lol... But I can glue metal together.
Not at all - I didn't take it that way
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