Recent content by 4getr34

ok, i'm going to pick up a 1/2" drive for the higher torque first since my next task is new tires and brake calipers. thanks guys.

wrenching noob here looking for strategy on purchasing a torque wrench. i was thinking about getting a wrench for most of the common work i perform on my car. lug nuts, brake jobs, fluid changes etc. the torque specs vary depending on the task from 20ft - 90ft/lbs. Should I purchase two separate...

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u sir, have good eyes!

http://www.madrussian.net/m3/diy/front_brake_lines/diypop6.htm It looks like a regular thread?

yeap thats right, i looked up some sites explaining the physics. hairy stuff!

Wrench n00b here, I need to replace my calipers and will require detaching/reattaching the brake hose. factory recommends ~13ft lb of torque on this nut. what tool would i need to ensure this setting? any tips appreciated.

love this forum! thank you all

http://difflock.com/buyersguide/tools/images/Socket-13a.jpg I need to access the rear carrier bracket bolts which is a bit harder to access vs the front. a tech recommended putting this on the wrench for pivot access. what is it called? thanks a lot!

good advice guys. i'm going to try to get it tested locally first. if its off, i will send it in.

I just started simple DIYs on my car and figured I get a torque wrench for my next spark plug job. I ended up getting a used snap on QD275 (built in 2003) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200618942929&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT I contacted the seller...