Michael Jordan
Joined:
Nov 2005
Knoxville, TN
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I'm constantly reminded that you get what you pay for.
I picked up a set of 3 Torx bits so I could get the T-45 for my caliper pins ($2.99 + tax). Well I sheared the end of that thing off on the first one. My questions are: (1) Should I get the $4 individual bit from Advance Auto, NAPA, Home Depot, etc. (DUHHH!!)?; (2) Can anyone out there recommend a better tool source?; and (3) Do the caliper pins have a tendancy to seize? Also, what are some good pointers/do's and don'ts for pad replacement?
MJ
1986 TC stock with full option package. K&N, DIY boost valve at 14 psi, Walbro 255.
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Jeff K
Joined:
Apr 2001
Milwaukee, WI
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Sears Craftsman...... lifetime guarantee. Take the broken one back, get a new one, no questions asked.
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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Liquid_force
Joined:
Aug 2001
Lawrence, KS USA
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The rear pins are known to sieze. I don't believe the fronts are.
88 TC -- Dark Blue 283k
RIP - 9/22/07
She was a great TC and went down swinging
Now -- Me: A minivan, I'll spare you the details.
Her: '09 VW Tiguan AWD 2.0T 101k
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charles88tc
Joined:
Nov 2004
dahlonega ga us
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Quote:Originally posted by Jeff K:
Sears Craftsman...... lifetime guarantee. Take the broken one back, get a new one, no questions asked.
I agree with Jeff! My uncle had a truck that caught on fire, Sears replaced all of his burnt tools no questions asked. And they were burnt bad!
88 tc 5sp, Gillis, K&N on vam, Redneck cat back exaust (nothing from the cat back) 220,000 mile short block. Rebuilt 86 head and cam.
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grey88smokin
Joined:
Jun 2004
East Patchogue, NY 11772
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I have a box full of Husky tools, they are not the greatest. They have a lifetime guarantee tho, and the rear brake bolts/pins can be a pain to get off if they freeze. So if they break the guarantee is nice to have
84 SVO 1C
08 MKZ
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Michael Jordan
Joined:
Nov 2005
Knoxville, TN
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I guess I'll stop at Sears on the way home tonite. I already took the junk back.
MJ
1986 TC stock with full option package. K&N, DIY boost valve at 14 psi, Walbro 255.
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Ryan H
Joined:
Oct 2004
Panama City, FL
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I got a set of Stanley torx bits that I have put through hell. They've held up just fine & they have a lifetime warranty. I think they were $25 for a full set at Wally World.
As for the stuck pins, I just take the whole caliper slider bracket off so I can get a good grip on the pin, apply heat until it turns bright red and give it a good twist. I do this by locking the pin in a vise and twisting the bracket with pliers once its hot. It breaks them loose almost instantly and makes removal MUCH easier. After its loose, just hammer upwards at the bracket and it will pop the pin out.
'88 TC Walbro 255HP, Stinger FMIC, PIT BOV, Pro 5.0, Kirban, RR cam, FRPP strut tower brace, T3
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Michael Jordan
Joined:
Nov 2005
Knoxville, TN
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I picked up a Torx bit at Sears last night and tried breaking one of the pins loose through my wheel. It turned with no problem. I'll do my breaks tonite.
Are there a lot of Torx bolts throughout the car? I didn't want to buy a whole set right from the start.
Thanks.
MJ
1986 TC stock with full option package. K&N, DIY boost valve at 14 psi, Walbro 255.
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grey88smokin
Joined:
Jun 2004
East Patchogue, NY 11772
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I don't think their are a lot of torx fittings on the car, but its nice to have them when needed.
84 SVO 1C
08 MKZ
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Ryan H
Joined:
Oct 2004
Panama City, FL
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They are mostly in the interior for the seatbelts and some dash screws.
'88 TC Walbro 255HP, Stinger FMIC, PIT BOV, Pro 5.0, Kirban, RR cam, FRPP strut tower brace, T3
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