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Anyone? Looks like these machines are just high-pressure professional versions of the generic pressure bleeders... or am I missing something?

Yep, I am in Europe :) Yep, I need the tool to unwind pistons, not just push them back... Will check for some el-cheapo stuff... the Hazet is like 200 USD without any of the adapters, which are like 30 USD apiece...

I wrench at home. Had my BETA (made by Norbar I believe) wrenches recalibrated after 10 years... No issues, all were in tolerance...

Hiya, any recommendations for a brake caliper piston tool? Considering Hazet - which uses various adapters: https://www.hazet.de/en/products/specialty-tools/brakes/2390/brake-piston-readjusting-tool?number=en_4970-SLASH-9&c=126797 But then there is one from KS tools which is self-adjusting...

Hi, does anyone have/has used and OEM-recommended brake bleeder? For example VW calls for something like this per ERWIN: http://www.ate-info.de/en/details/produkte/5-l-bremsen-entlueftungsgeraet---fb-5e https://www.stierius.de/product/type-vario-5-ii/?lang=en Compared to a traditional...

Hiya, I have a garage equipped for small stuff atm (i.e. home repair, bike repair etc) and I am looking into getting into car maintenance... One thing that has me puzzled is 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets and sockets... Is there any need for both? I.e. if I have one, will I ever need the other? Which...

Ended up buying the two Betas with overlap. It looks like the Beta torque wrenches are made by Norbar, however, the calibration certificate says they are calibrated in Italy. The Halfords Pro torque wrenches look exactly the same and are apparently made by Norbar too. I was lucky enough to...

Bump... actually, I just stumbled upon Gedore, they also have a sale... I can get 10-100Nm and 20-200 Nm... is the 10-100 OK for tightening 25 Nm?

Hi, I am in Europe :) I've also stumbled upon an offer from Hazet. Their torque wrenches are like $25 more than the Beta ones. Which is better? I do not like the fact that Hazet has a micrometer-type readout, the Beta wrenches are much easier to read. Accuracy, etc. seems to be the same...

Hi, I am looking to buy some torque wrenches. I currently own a BMW 3 series E90 and this is the main/only car I will be doing maintenance on. I plan to do things like oil changes, brakes, wheel changes (summer/winter), etc. myself. I am looking at Beta torque wrenches, mainly because the...

What about Hatch Boss 6000?

Thanks Stuey for the PM, I will be using the glasses as general protection, so I want to be able to wear them all day without problems... The Radians look awesome for the price...

Hi guys and gals, I'm looking for a good pair of safety glasses... I need something that can be worn 8 hours or so, and I need it to fit over my dioptric glasses... I looked at some UVEX stuff... was also considering something from Revision Eyewear (Sawfly with RX carrier) or ESS (ICE with RX...

Indeed, that is it! Thanks!

Ok, nevermind, could someone recommend some good lighting companies? Do I want incandescent or luminescent lights? Thx.