Brake Caliper Tool Kit – Star Bit Set
September 27, 2009A star bit set, also commonly known as a Torx bit set, plays an important part in your tool box. They help keep your brake calipers on! If you enjoy working on your cars as much as I do I highly recommend you pick up a set just for your brake caliper tool kit, they don’t cost much.
Brake Caliper Tool Kit – Star Bit Set
The three most common sizes are specified as T40, T45 and T50 but make sure to check your owners manual to get the right size. Changing brake pads is something you’ll likely have to do many times during the life of your car and the savings in doing it yourself can be significant. This set is made of hardened alloy steel with professional sand finish but many types of metals and finishes are available.
Read more on Project Mu Caliper Kit and ABS Scan Tool and Wilwood Dynalite Billet Brake Calipers and Special High Performance Chevy Small Block and Hawk High Performance Street Brake Pads .
I have a special place in my garage just for my brake caliper tool kit and knowing I have the right tools ready to go makes it that much harder to put off freshening the pads. I wouldn’t dream of trying to use pliers or vice grips to tighten the bolts on such an important part of my car! MSRP on the set above – $6.99.
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