Rich Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 After my cockup yesterday and pushing the piston out too far I could've done with a clamp for the brake hose. I didn't fancy using mole grips in case they damaged it. Seen these and I think they will be useful for the toolbox or if I ever had to remove the calipers. So post all your links to your useful tools in here as we might see something we need and don't have or it'll make future jobs easier instead of trying to bodge them with wrong tools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rich Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Got one of those if nothing else works!! One thing I'm thinking of getting is some 6 sided sockets as the Halfords 150 piece set has mainly multipoint, which isn't much use if a bolt is starting to round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Mole grips are fine for brake hose just sandwich the hose in a bit of cardboard first and a can of plus gas for those stubborn bolts to stop them rounding in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 A set of universal caliper piston spreaders are handy too, i have these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phipck Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 the good old dremel comes in handy, with the "speed click" and speed click metal cutting disks ive masively shortened the length of some jobs! also a multimeter, although i dont fully know how to use it, what i do know has helped me at least diagnose a broken wire in the cooling fan curcuit this weekend and get me home this morning. without it in the boot i wouldnt have had a bloody clue what to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Yep cant beat a dremel, there's lots can be done with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Adjustable spanner can be your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Adjustable spanner can be your friend. Depends who's on the other end of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 A set of universal caliper piston spreaders are handy too, i have these: What is that used for, to push the piston back? What about those that wind? I could've done with something like that yesterday, I had to use 2 clamps in the end cos the piston kept going in at an angle! the good old dremel comes in handy, with the "speed click" and speed click metal cutting disks ive masively shortened the length of some jobs! also a multimeter, although i dont fully know how to use it, what i do know has helped me at least diagnose a broken wire in the cooling fan curcuit this weekend and get me home this morning. without it in the boot i wouldnt have had a bloody clue what to do! You know, I have never owned or used a dremel before! What can they be used for on the car then and what one do you have? I have a multimeter but I don't really understand them TBH, only thing I can do is measure the voltage on the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phipck Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 i have the dremel 300, with the right angle attachment and often use the quick clip cutting disks. It makes cutting seized bolts effortless, just sit there with a gentle pressure and let the tool do the job! also used it for cutting freehand shaped in fibreglass (well ventilated area with a mask) and trimming/shaping wood. Theres lots of polishing attachments for smaller jobs and many many handy drilling, routing, cutting............ attachments for all the smaller jobs where a full sized tool becomes unweildy or too expensive for your collection. Having said that the Dremel is never going to replace the larger tools, just helps when you dont have them. only thing i used the multimeter for was testing continuity, easily learnt through youtube. Invaluable when looking for a faulty wire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 A set of universal caliper piston spreaders are handy too, i have these: What is that used for, to push the piston back? What about those that wind? Nearly all of the cars i've owned/worked on uses this system so it was a good/cheap investment for me. @phipck....I too have the same model and the attachments available are brilliant, it was good before the click system but with that you wonder why it wasn't invented before......it's brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I'm definitely getting me a dremel then, sound like they're very handy to have for the home aswell as the car. Another tool I wouldn't be without is a cv boot cone, so handy and saves removing the joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Some plasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 You woossie real men dont use plasters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 A bottle opener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyelcomb Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 You woossie real men dont use plasters Absolutely - that's what black insulating tape is for when that big flap of skin keeps getting in the way (and, ssshhh, when it smarts a bit if truth be told). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Insulating tape and bottle opener are covered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 You woossie real men dont use plasters Absolutely - that's what black insulating tape is for when that big flap of skin keeps getting in the way (and, ssshhh, when it smarts a bit if truth be told). Superglue for all those nasty cuts. Trouble is it's always gone off when I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rich Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I'm having issues with a caliper bolt and sump plug, both have rounded heads. I don't think they're seized, I just need something to grip onto them. I know Tony has mentioned using stilsons but I don't have any, plus I think the space around the caliper bolt is too restricted. Doing abit of googling it seems Irwin bolt grippers are highly recommended. They're not cheap though so just wondering if anyone has used these or know of an alternative that is just as good, but cheaper? Irwin Bolt Grippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I hear the Irwins work well. I've got three large stilsons, bit rusty (well covered in it) but they are superb for adding that extra 1000Nm of torque Don't know why I have three all the same size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Essential for removing stuck windscreen wipers. And the requisite tool for caliper rewinds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I hear the Irwins work well. I hope so as I've ordered them, hopefully I will get them before Friday and they work. Every search I've done about rounded bolt heads leads me to these. Essential for removing stuck windscreen wipers. And the requisite tool for caliper rewinds. I could do with one of those pullers as I couldn't get them off the Civic, they need spraying badly. Usually a good tug gets them off but they're stuck! Any ideas on where I can get a cheap one from? I definitely need a caliper tool, I think it's safer than using a clamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I could do with one of those pullers as I couldn't get them off the Civic, they need spraying badly. Usually a good tug gets them off but they're stuck! Any ideas on where I can get a cheap one from? I definitely need a caliper tool, I think it's safer than using a clamp Both tools are available from Machine mart. Puller is here... And caliper tool is here.. When using the puller, apply some tension to puller on the wipers, and then a sharp tap on the top of the spindle to shock the wipers off the spline. Job sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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