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Old 30th November 2020, 13:14   #11
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I thank you all who have responded to my question, particularly to Macafee2 and Kelvo. The wrench from Machinemart looks just right, and the one from Liftmaster via Amazon looks identical, with the further benefit of a case. Both are UK vendors and the price difference is negligible so I will go down that route.


As an aside, I always check I can undo a couple of nuts with the hand brace before leaving the tyre depot, expecting them all to be torqued to the same value. I do the same after service. That one must have been done twice, or before the gun was adjusted.


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Old 1st December 2020, 03:10   #12
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I bought something like this
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cir1...rench-kit-12v/
a few years ago. A cheap one that suddenly failed but when it worked it outperformed both the 12v Milwaukee and an air powered version.
I managed to undo the rear bumper irons on my mk1 VW T4 with it and people said it was man enough for a crank pulley.
I never replaced it as I found I could manage with a breaker bar and cordless impact gun, but I think I’ll get another corded 12v as it really was good, always powered, and broke the tightest of bolts. It wasn’t a Clarke it was an Amazon tat version but a good brand would be a good tool.
They don’t work like an air gun, they spin up and fling an internal weight, and there is no torque reaction to the user so very relaxing to use!


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Old 1st December 2020, 12:22   #13
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For many , many years I've kept a telescopic wheel brace , something like this in the boot :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/40243708939...28a5334f509289
Never failed me yet , even after a multitude of tyre fitters have tried to defeat me
It also doubles up as a defensive tool if you work callouts in the middle of the night in dodgy places !
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Old 1st December 2020, 20:25   #14
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I am not saying this is any good but as they are uk based you may find it eaier to return if you have a problem

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cir1...MaAuTWEALw_wcB

also this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Liftmaster-.../dp/B0036YHBMM

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Can the output of these be adjusted to what torque you require ?
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Find a reputable place. My garage whizzes the bolts up with the air gun on a low setting then uses a torque wrench to tighten them.---You can't beat that.
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Find a reputable place. My garage whizzes the bolts up with the air gun on a low setting then uses a torque wrench to tighten them.---You can't beat that.
This is what I do, but with an 18v Milwaukee cordless on a low setting. Only reliable way to tighten is to finish with a correct torque wrench. Then undoing will be less of an issue. However, I had my first ever roadside puncture this morning (ZTT front passenger side sudden deflation). Only half a mile from the house and being late for work, I panicked and decided to limp back and grab another car. Not a recommended solution with hindsight
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Old 1st December 2020, 22:08   #17
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I thank you all who have responded to my question, particularly to Macafee2 and Kelvo. The wrench from Machinemart looks just right, and the one from Liftmaster via Amazon looks identical, with the further benefit of a case. Both are UK vendors and the price difference is negligible so I will go down that route.


As an aside, I always check I can undo a couple of nuts with the hand brace before leaving the tyre depot, expecting them all to be torqued to the same value. I do the same after service. That one must have been done twice, or before the gun was adjusted.


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do not, I repeat do not wrap for fingers around the wheel brace and push down. Same for anyone else, don't do it. If the brace slips off you will with some force send your knuckles to the ground and then follow with your weight. Put a foot on the brace and push down with your foot or push with an open palm

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For many , many years I've kept a telescopic wheel brace , something like this in the boot :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/40243708939...28a5334f509289
Never failed me yet , even after a multitude of tyre fitters have tried to defeat me
It also doubles up as a defensive tool if you work callouts in the middle of the night in dodgy places !
Chucked my wheel brace like that. As it is not a right angle you end up pushing at the wrong angle

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Refitted my refurbed alloys yesterday, span the nuts on lightly with a 12V Milwaukee gun then nipped up to 125Nm with my new Torque wrench. I was surprised how “loose” 125Nm is, would have thought it was much tighter!
Found one of those extending braces in the shed so I’ve put it in the boot now.


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Old 2nd December 2020, 12:53   #20
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Derek,
do not, I repeat do not wrap for fingers around the wheel brace and push down. Same for anyone else, don't do it. If the brace slips off you will with some force send your knuckles to the ground and then follow with your weight. Put a foot on the brace and push down with your foot or push with an open palm

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Or pull up with a straight arm, using your legs. Not only does this avoid anything, especially your knuckles, hitting the ground, your legs are stronger than your arms. A telescopic or 2ft breaker bar with a 6 point socket also helps immensely.
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