Literally anything else

    • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
      35·
      12 hours ago

      Yeah, I broke this while working on brakes today, a torch ain’t got any business anywhere near the ABS sensors.

      It broke trying to loosen one of the 17 millimeter main mount bolts. The extension was apparently made of poorly tempered metal, plain and simple.

      • Captainvaqina@sh.itjust.works
        31·
        11 hours ago

        a torch ain’t got any business anywhere near the ABS sensors

        It does if you know what you’re doing. Although a magnetic inductor is a better choice, but most mechanic cosplayers won’t have those.

        Also, why not use 1/2 inch? Maybe a deep well instead to lose the extension.

        Plenty of ways not to rely on a cheap extension for break away, doesn’t matter the brand they can all snap with misuse.

        • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
          11·
          10 hours ago

          I didn’t have 1/2" drive tools. I’ve been doing brakes and other vehicle repairs for over 20 years and I’ve never needed 1/2" drive for anything besides drive axle and strut mount nuts.

          This was just a couple measly 17 millimeter bolts. If anything, I would have expected the bolt head to round off first, I’ve never twisted a 3/8" extension to the point of breaking before.

          Hell, I’ve even done head gaskets using a 3/8" drive and it didn’t break. It wasn’t HF either…

          • Captainvaqina@sh.itjust.works
            4·
            10 hours ago

            17mm bolt head means nothing. Does not necessarily correlate with the thread diameter in applications such as caliper bracket bolts. Most will be a flange head bolt with greater than normal thread diameters.

            1/2 drive is always the answer for caliper bracket bolts no matter the manufacturer.

            Don’t blame the tools for your misuse.