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| 914 RZ-1 |
 Feb 19 2023, 07:59 PM
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Porsche Padawan  Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California  |
Has anyone used flex head flare nut wrenches on the brakes? Are they better, worse or no different than non-flex head ones?
I need to buy an 11mm (for the brake line into the caliper) and 8 mm (for the speed bleeders) and thought I would ask before I bought anything. Thanks! |
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| mepstein |
Feb 19 2023, 08:29 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,964 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I would buy the standard type first. The size of the flex head might get in the way. The standard ones work well.
But I agree, both of them is the right answer. |
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| 914 RZ-1 |
Feb 19 2023, 10:54 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 19 2023, 06:29 PM)  I would buy the standard type first. The size of the flex head might get in the way. The standard ones work well. But I agree, both of them is the right answer. I'm going back and forth about buying just the two wrenches I need, a standard set or a flex head set. I don't need both! HA! Has anyone used the flex head set on a 914 brake caliper and found that it works just fine? I think the flex might be too big to fit on the speed bleeder, but has anyone used one? |
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914 RZ-1 flare nut wrenches Feb 19 2023, 07:59 PM
bkrantz When it comes to new tools, the right answer is al... Feb 19 2023, 08:13 PM Van B You got a link? Feb 19 2023, 08:27 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/GEARWREN... Feb 19 2023, 10:51 PM Van B Eh… I think those are a bit much. I plan to add... Feb 19 2023, 11:21 PM BillJ I have the flex heads. They work fine on my calip... Feb 19 2023, 11:29 PM PatMc I would strongly suggest buying a flare nut wrench... Feb 20 2023, 08:22 AM 914 RZ-1
I would strongly suggest buying a flare nut wrenc... Feb 20 2023, 03:18 PM PatMc
I would strongly suggest buying a flare nut wren... Feb 20 2023, 10:16 PM bkrantz I got one of these (11 mm). Very handy for fittin... Feb 20 2023, 09:36 PM |
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