Replacement 5/16 shank tips for impact screwdriver?

[atxjax]

Been looking around the web and I have yet to find a good source for replacement bits for my impact screwdriver. Broke my last bit trying to get off some rotor screws on a Honda Pilot.

Bits I need are 5/15 shanks # 2 and #3's. Anyone have a good place where i can buy?

 

[gdocktor3]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124811
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=280895

 

[WildwoodChuck]

VIM from Amazon.com they have a set for 8 dollars it's nice, Toptul has larger T60, T70 Torx. Napa has them in store for less than 2 dollars.

 

[6PTsocket]

Been looking around the web and I have yet to find a good source for replacement bits for my impact screwdriver. Broke my last bit trying to get off some rotor screws on a Honda Pilot.

Bits I need are 5/15 shanks # 2 and #3's. Anyone have a good place where i can buy?

Trying to remove rotor screws from the Asian vehicles that use them should be a separate thread. The bit breaking is almost not much of a surprise. Some people have luck striking them first. The last ones I took out had all the rust under the heads of rhe screws . The threads were not rusty at all. Usually, after a quick attempt to unscrew them, I just drill them out. As many threads will agree, they are not needed and just keep the rotors in place as the car goes down the production line. Sorry I am no help on good bits.

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[Sticky Grips]

I twisted mine getting the phillip's head screws off of my civic. I bought a replacement a replacement Lyle unit at Sears Hardware of all places.

 

[Skin]

McMastercarr. They also offer them with ACR.

 

[george4]

McMaster Carr

https://www.mcmaster.com/#impact-drivers/=16zalhj

 

[WWheeler]

VIM from Amazon.com they have a set for 8 dollars it's nice, Toptul has larger T60, T70 Torx. Napa has them in store for less than 2 dollars.

+1 on the VIM set. Quality S2 bits at a good price.

 

[TNBurban]

Go to HD and get whatever Milwaukee impact shockwave set fits your needs. Has not let me down yet.

 

[ecotec]

Why do they not use anti-seize on these screws?

If buying a Honda, it would be worth pulling these screws during the first tire rotation to put anti-seize on them.

 

[ecotec]

Go to HD and get whatever Milwaukee impact shockwave set fits your needs. Has not let me down yet.

This is for a manual impact...

 

[WWheeler]

Why do they not use anti-seize on these screws?

If buying a Honda, it would be worth pulling these screws during the first tire rotation to put anti-seize on them.

No doubt. Or just take the screws out and leave them out. There's no real need for them but they can make slipping the calipers on/off a little easier since that's all they are there for I gather. If the screws fight you too bad you can always just drill them out.

While you are at it a light coat of anti-seize on the back of the rotor is also a good idea. I always do and they come off easy-peazy next time.

 

[TNBurban]

This is for a manual impact...

If they're 5/16" why won't they work for a manual impact?

 

[markhm]

Agree with comments about Honda and Acura. Have never found ones that wanted to be removed. Always had to drill them out.

 

[MaineGuide]

If they're 5/16" why won't they work for a manual impact?

Milwaukee impact bits have 1/4" shanks. Most hammer-struck impact drivers use 5/16" shank bits in a socket retainer.

 

[The Cobbler]

ditto on the vim

 

[Wamsutta]

APEX makes the 5/16 insert bits that you need.

Here's their PDF catalog:

http://products.apex-tools.com/Web Assets/Apex Fastening Tools_TC-100-EN.pdf

 

[shockwave]

Might look into koken since these screws on Honda are jis and in between ph2 and ph3

Stay away from lisle impact driver and bits
Look at matco I believe Porto unit or snap on work best for me with atleast 32oz hammer I usually go for 4ibs sledge

I have seen too many twist off without using the right hammer with these screws and only Gand tighten back they will not go anywhere

To the op I use a stubby ph3 from snap on or matco apex bits
But wiha and zephyr come to mind for the money vim would be good too

 

[DEEBO]

2nd vote for Ko-Ken! Bombproof 5/16 bits and a huge choice!

 

[jeff lary]

I need some as well I am glad to have found these choices thanks everyone.

 

[6PTsocket]

Why do they not use anti-seize on these screws?

If buying a Honda, it would be worth pulling these screws during the first tire rotation to put anti-seize on them.

+1

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[Job]

2nd vote for Ko-Ken! Bombproof 5/16 bits and a huge choice!

Bomb-proof? This happened on the second strike. I will try another brand next time.

 

[Greg85mcss]

I had a snap on guy that sold lisle and would warranty them but I have never broken one myself. Seems like any time I loan them out they break though. Pretty sure lisle & craftsman are the same. Only difference I could see is on the driver itself one is 1/2 drive and the other is 3/8. Bits have the exact same markings.


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[WildwoodChuck]

I just had this printed Thursday night to store my bits. I have mixed brands, T45 and bigger I don't brake much.

 

[californiaHank]

Vessel makes good ones (and good hand-impact screwdrivers to go with them). Their cross head bits are all JIS - especially good for fasteners on Japanese cars and bikes. They're often listed by on-line sellers as 8 mm rather than 5/16", but they're the same size.