liner33 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Halfords do the caliper tool if you know anyone with a trade card i bought one used it once and its sat at the bottom of my tool box but postage would be pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks Viking will take a look. I don't know anyone with a trade card for Halfords, how comes you've only used it the once? My bolt grippers arrived yesterday, they look really good, lets just hope they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Not got a car that needs that tool anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 So how do you push the pistons back or do they all wind back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 So how do you push the pistons back or do they all wind back? Yours should push back in on the Toyota mate, if wind out during use, you can get a tool to wind them back in. You can use bit of wood or 2 bits to help you, as the wood will not damage the piston, you can use something like the grippers and use the wood to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 A couple of ones that have saved me : Easy outs - snapped a bolt in the rocker cover - came out a treat and saved me a load of hassle 1/2" Breaker bar - Makes things so much easier when undoing nuts on shocks and suspension components Magnetic tray and a magnetic telescopic picker upper thing - for when you drop that critical nut or bolt deep into the engine bay. And some everyday bits are WD40, Duct tape, and some disposable gloves to save a fortune in swarfega and bollockings when i wreck the hand towels and stink the kitchen out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick101 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 One of my favourite things is a little magnetic tray! Bought a brake piston winding kit earlier this year, multiple adaptors so can do many cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I've had a breaker bar since I started working on my cars, definitely a must have I bought a magnetic dish the other week and I don't know why I didn't get one earlier, so handy having everything in one place and not losing it! I need a magnetic pickup tool though, luckily not needed one yet but you know a time will come when I do. One thing I do need is a long thin wire brush to put on a drill so I can clean out my slider pin holes on the carrier brackets, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 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 Finally got around to using these today, they are awesome. Tapped the right sized one onto the bolt head and as I turned it cut into it. Undid it straight away, definitely recommend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipercar93 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Yep they work a treat =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 They either work fantastically great or fail big time in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipercar93 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 They either work fantastically great or fail big time in my opinion. I had one that wouldn't bite, I grabbed the next smaller size and 'persuaded' it on with a hammer. Don't like doing it, but was easier than drilling the thing out =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I need some good mole grips. I always borrow a pair as I normally use them everytime I do something on the car but they're pretty knackered and the teeth are very worn! I don't want a cheapy pair like Rolson or Amtech but can't afford Snap on quality, so probably looking at Draper or similar. Any suggestions and I would like to get a large and small one as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Most of my gear is draper mate - i find its very good gear, and more than enough for the home mechanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Yeah I have a few Draper tools and have been happy with them. The really cheap tools I have bought don't even last one job! What about Silverline? Some of their stuff is pretty good and my rotary is a silverline one, never had issues with that. Looking at these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Just bought a Dremel 3000 B&Q doing £10 off so cost me £30. Cheapest I've ever seen them so got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipercar93 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Not a bad deal! I have been wanting a dremel for ages, got an exhaust manifold I have grand ideas of porting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Get one then before the price increases! Does anyone know if you can buy adapters to use normal drill bits with it? I just want to make holes for shelves and it'll be drilling through plaster. I may also get the 100 piece accessory set and that should be everything I need then, just need to work out what the different bits are used for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 That looks like quite a good accessory set, do you know if the dremel tools will work with the black & decker version (I think the one I have is called a Wizard)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'd imagine all tools work with any dremel. I have seen this from Maplins though, which is only £10 (half price) so might try it first. http://www.maplin.co.uk/400-piece-accessory-kit-45922?C=AffilWin47868&clickref=298597705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I need to buy some files for cleaning brake calipers with, currently I use wire brushes and sandpaper but I can never get right into the corners where it has built up. What ones do you think will be better for the job? Needle files - http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand%20Tools/Files%20and%20Rasps/Needle%20File%20Set/d10/sd3161/p30370 Large files - http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand%20Tools/Files%20and%20Rasps/File%20Set/d10/sd3161/p70348 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 is this prior to painting? If it were me i would use an alloy wheel cleaner and a stiff brush and let the liquid do its work - then rinse thouroughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 No to clean the crap off so the pads don't stick in the carrier, there is always a build up of rusty crap I can never remove with a brush. I use a flat headed screwdriver but it's not really the best tool for the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Borrow the steam cleaner that the Mrs uses for cleaning cookers Another one for the toolbox is spray plaster with antiseptic for when you cut yourself on that sharp piece of metal or graze the knuckles undoing that round bolt !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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