"Mark Olson" <olsonm@tiny.invalid> wrote in message
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> PeterD wrote:
>> On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:21:42 -0600, Mark Olson <olsonm@tiny.invalid>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I've got a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro, rear brake pads need replacing,
>>> and one of the calipers is tough to turn the piston so it will retract.
>>> The other caliper screwed in easily just by using a large 6-sided 12mm
>>> allen key.
>>>
>>> I'm guessing this is the tool I need:
>>>
>>> http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car...380-65304.aspx
>>>
>>> "Draper H-PEN 1/2" Square Drive PENTAGONAL GIRLING BRAKE BIT"
>>>
>>> Does anyone know where I can get this tool (or an equivalent) relatively
>>> cheaply in the USA? I can order it from the UK for about £9.90 ($19.32)
>>> but I'd like it cheaper and quicker if possible.
>>
>> Make one? (That's what I'd do, but I have a small machine shop so it
>> is easier for me...)
>
> You're the second person who has suggested that. Not a bad idea, but
> given how many backlogged mechanical projects I have to complete I'd
> rather spend a few bucks on a ready-made bit than spend the time to
> make one.

Do Snap-On tools make anything in this line. They do seem to make a lot of
special purpose auto related tools and they are an American company aren't
they? I always assumed so though I don't positively know so.

Hope it helps anyway.

Regards

 

"Mark Olson" <olsonm@tiny.invalid> wrote in message
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> PeterD wrote:
>> On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:21:42 -0600, Mark Olson <olsonm@tiny.invalid>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I've got a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro, rear brake pads need replacing,
>>> and one of the calipers is tough to turn the piston so it will retract.
>>> The other caliper screwed in easily just by using a large 6-sided 12mm
>>> allen key.
>>>
>>> I'm guessing this is the tool I need:
>>>
>>> http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car...380-65304.aspx
>>>
>>> "Draper H-PEN 1/2" Square Drive PENTAGONAL GIRLING BRAKE BIT"
>>>
>>> Does anyone know where I can get this tool (or an equivalent) relatively
>>> cheaply in the USA? I can order it from the UK for about £9.90 ($19.32)
>>> but I'd like it cheaper and quicker if possible.
>>
>> Make one? (That's what I'd do, but I have a small machine shop so it
>> is easier for me...)
>
> You're the second person who has suggested that. Not a bad idea, but
> given how many backlogged mechanical projects I have to complete I'd
> rather spend a few bucks on a ready-made bit than spend the time to
> make one.

Do Snap-On tools make anything in this line. They do seem to make a lot of
special purpose auto related tools and they are an American company aren't
they? I always assumed so though I don't positively know so.

Hope it helps anyway.

Regards

 

"Mark Olson" <olsonm@tiny.invalid> wrote in message
news:12tn542jpgkjl4d@corp.supernews.com...
> PeterD wrote:
>> On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:21:42 -0600, Mark Olson <olsonm@tiny.invalid>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I've got a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro, rear brake pads need replacing,
>>> and one of the calipers is tough to turn the piston so it will retract.
>>> The other caliper screwed in easily just by using a large 6-sided 12mm
>>> allen key.
>>>
>>> I'm guessing this is the tool I need:
>>>
>>> http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car...380-65304.aspx
>>>
>>> "Draper H-PEN 1/2" Square Drive PENTAGONAL GIRLING BRAKE BIT"
>>>
>>> Does anyone know where I can get this tool (or an equivalent) relatively
>>> cheaply in the USA? I can order it from the UK for about £9.90 ($19.32)
>>> but I'd like it cheaper and quicker if possible.
>>
>> Make one? (That's what I'd do, but I have a small machine shop so it
>> is easier for me...)
>
> You're the second person who has suggested that. Not a bad idea, but
> given how many backlogged mechanical projects I have to complete I'd
> rather spend a few bucks on a ready-made bit than spend the time to
> make one.

Do Snap-On tools make anything in this line. They do seem to make a lot of
special purpose auto related tools and they are an American company aren't
they? I always assumed so though I don't positively know so.

Hope it helps anyway.

Regards

 

Prion wrote:
> "Mark Olson" <olsonm@tiny.invalid> wrote in message
> news:12tn542jpgkjl4d@corp.supernews.com...
>> PeterD wrote:
>>> On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:21:42 -0600, Mark Olson <olsonm@tiny.invalid>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've got a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro, rear brake pads need replacing,
>>>> and one of the calipers is tough to turn the piston so it will retract.
>>>> The other caliper screwed in easily just by using a large 6-sided 12mm
>>>> allen key.
>>>>
>>>> I'm guessing this is the tool I need:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car...380-65304.aspx
>>>>
>>>> "Draper H-PEN 1/2" Square Drive PENTAGONAL GIRLING BRAKE BIT"
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone know where I can get this tool (or an equivalent) relatively
>>>> cheaply in the USA? I can order it from the UK for about £9.90 ($19.32)
>>>> but I'd like it cheaper and quicker if possible.
>>> Make one? (That's what I'd do, but I have a small machine shop so it
>>> is easier for me...)
>> You're the second person who has suggested that. Not a bad idea, but
>> given how many backlogged mechanical projects I have to complete I'd
>> rather spend a few bucks on a ready-made bit than spend the time to
>> make one.
>
> Do Snap-On tools make anything in this line. They do seem to make a lot of
> special purpose auto related tools and they are an American company aren't
> they? I always assumed so though I don't positively know so.
>
> Hope it helps anyway.

If they do, I couldn't find it. I doubt the Snap-On tool would be as
inexpensive as the Draper tool from the UK supplier I referenced above,
anyway.

Cheers

 

Prion wrote:
> "Mark Olson" <olsonm@tiny.invalid> wrote in message
> news:12tn542jpgkjl4d@corp.supernews.com...
>> PeterD wrote:
>>> On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:21:42 -0600, Mark Olson <olsonm@tiny.invalid>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've got a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro, rear brake pads need replacing,
>>>> and one of the calipers is tough to turn the piston so it will retract.
>>>> The other caliper screwed in easily just by using a large 6-sided 12mm
>>>> allen key.
>>>>
>>>> I'm guessing this is the tool I need:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car...380-65304.aspx
>>>>
>>>> "Draper H-PEN 1/2" Square Drive PENTAGONAL GIRLING BRAKE BIT"
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone know where I can get this tool (or an equivalent) relatively
>>>> cheaply in the USA? I can order it from the UK for about £9.90 ($19.32)
>>>> but I'd like it cheaper and quicker if possible.
>>> Make one? (That's what I'd do, but I have a small machine shop so it
>>> is easier for me...)
>> You're the second person who has suggested that. Not a bad idea, but
>> given how many backlogged mechanical projects I have to complete I'd
>> rather spend a few bucks on a ready-made bit than spend the time to
>> make one.
>
> Do Snap-On tools make anything in this line. They do seem to make a lot of
> special purpose auto related tools and they are an American company aren't
> they? I always assumed so though I don't positively know so.
>
> Hope it helps anyway.

If they do, I couldn't find it. I doubt the Snap-On tool would be as
inexpensive as the Draper tool from the UK supplier I referenced above,
anyway.

Cheers

 

Prion wrote:
> "Mark Olson" <olsonm@tiny.invalid> wrote in message
> news:12tn542jpgkjl4d@corp.supernews.com...
>> PeterD wrote:
>>> On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:21:42 -0600, Mark Olson <olsonm@tiny.invalid>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've got a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro, rear brake pads need replacing,
>>>> and one of the calipers is tough to turn the piston so it will retract.
>>>> The other caliper screwed in easily just by using a large 6-sided 12mm
>>>> allen key.
>>>>
>>>> I'm guessing this is the tool I need:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car...380-65304.aspx
>>>>
>>>> "Draper H-PEN 1/2" Square Drive PENTAGONAL GIRLING BRAKE BIT"
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone know where I can get this tool (or an equivalent) relatively
>>>> cheaply in the USA? I can order it from the UK for about £9.90 ($19.32)
>>>> but I'd like it cheaper and quicker if possible.
>>> Make one? (That's what I'd do, but I have a small machine shop so it
>>> is easier for me...)
>> You're the second person who has suggested that. Not a bad idea, but
>> given how many backlogged mechanical projects I have to complete I'd
>> rather spend a few bucks on a ready-made bit than spend the time to
>> make one.
>
> Do Snap-On tools make anything in this line. They do seem to make a lot of
> special purpose auto related tools and they are an American company aren't
> they? I always assumed so though I don't positively know so.
>
> Hope it helps anyway.

If they do, I couldn't find it. I doubt the Snap-On tool would be as
inexpensive as the Draper tool from the UK supplier I referenced above,
anyway.

Cheers

 

Prion wrote:
> "Mark Olson" <olsonm@tiny.invalid> wrote in message
> news:12tn542jpgkjl4d@corp.supernews.com...
>> PeterD wrote:
>>> On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:21:42 -0600, Mark Olson <olsonm@tiny.invalid>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've got a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro, rear brake pads need replacing,
>>>> and one of the calipers is tough to turn the piston so it will retract.
>>>> The other caliper screwed in easily just by using a large 6-sided 12mm
>>>> allen key.
>>>>
>>>> I'm guessing this is the tool I need:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car...380-65304.aspx
>>>>
>>>> "Draper H-PEN 1/2" Square Drive PENTAGONAL GIRLING BRAKE BIT"
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone know where I can get this tool (or an equivalent) relatively
>>>> cheaply in the USA? I can order it from the UK for about £9.90 ($19.32)
>>>> but I'd like it cheaper and quicker if possible.
>>> Make one? (That's what I'd do, but I have a small machine shop so it
>>> is easier for me...)
>> You're the second person who has suggested that. Not a bad idea, but
>> given how many backlogged mechanical projects I have to complete I'd
>> rather spend a few bucks on a ready-made bit than spend the time to
>> make one.
>
> Do Snap-On tools make anything in this line. They do seem to make a lot of
> special purpose auto related tools and they are an American company aren't
> they? I always assumed so though I don't positively know so.
>
> Hope it helps anyway.

If they do, I couldn't find it. I doubt the Snap-On tool would be as
inexpensive as the Draper tool from the UK supplier I referenced above,
anyway.

Cheers