Tool Review Time

[2000xp8]

Mike,
If you like those, you would love the ideal carbide hole saw kit.
As an electrical contractor, I have a tons of knockout kits, but once I switched to carbide hole saws from ideal, I never touched a knockout kit again.
They are so sharp you can cut the entire hole saw hole before a unibit (stepped bit to some) makes the pilot hole for a knockout.

https://www.emisupply.com/catalog/i...search-us-en&utm_term=IDL-36-311#.W6_aAkxFw2w

You can find them in various kits and prices, I have 1/2-3 inch (I used the link just as a sample).
Just remember, they come based on electrician sizes (which that knockout kit you listed probably does too).
Doesn't mean they won't have the size you need, just means some kits list them for the size of the fittings, not the actual size.

 

[Rcdgl]

Yep, got the Motive tool several years ago now. It took the motive, a mity vac and a neighbor to get the brakes bled on my cruiser several years ago.

Highly recommended. Much better to buy it than try to rig up a substitute.

 

[Rcdgl]

Yep, got the Motive tool several years ago. Works great and well worth the price. Made bleeding after a complete brake change much easier.

 

[Vettn71]

Just got to this. Which Motive did you get? There’s a dozen of them. I’ve got a 96 Mustang and it has a three-tab cap

TIA

Jim

 

[Mustang5L5]

I'm actually not a fan of the motive tool. Works ok for a basic brake bleed, but not if you replace a caliper. I had issues getting air out.

Best method I've used? Crack the bleeder, go pump the pedal a few times, add fluid and repeat. Close bleeder whendone. I've done this on multiple cars with great success.

My motive bleeder kit is gathering dust

 

[Mustang5L5]

I don't know what it is with me and wheel bearings but every car I've owned seems to eat then.

Bearing #2 on the DD. Used the HUb shocker and it came off on the 2nd hit. Less than 1hr start to finish. I love this tool

 

[Vettn71]

LOL! It looks good for getting air out of the master cylinder. We’re just completing a ModFox for my son (84 coupe with 96 wiring and running gear).
Any good on that? It’s got ABS.

Jim

 

[2000xp8]

I'm actually not a fan of the motive tool. Works ok for a basic brake bleed, but not if you replace a caliper. I had issues getting air out.

Best method I've used? Crack the bleeder, go pump the pedal a few times, add fluid and repeat. Close bleeder whendone. I've done this on multiple cars with great success.

My motive bleeder kit is gathering dust

In the past, I've cracked the bleeder partially, went and ate lunch, came back and closed it, all done...
With that said, I have not used that method on my mustang.

Never seen or even heard of that bearing tool.
You just smack it on the top and basically tear the bearing out?

 

[Mustang5L5]

Never seen or even heard of that bearing tool.
You just smack it on the top and basically tear the bearing out?

Yeah, although less tearing and more one big shock to break the bond as these bearings usually seize into the knuckle up here in the salt belt.

Before I'd spend hours with slide hammers and heat and other tricks. I've resorted to removing the entire knuckle before and pressing them out.

With this tool, bolt it on and give it a few god hits and it breaks the corrosion holding it in place. Couple light taps in the bearing around the outside works it out.

I think I spent all of 5 mins getting the bearing out. Entire job took less than 1hr

 

[02 281 GT]

I would just hammer the bearing from behind when I dealt with bearings like that. I had to change a few when I was stationed in Germany. Almost all of Europe is a rust belt.

 

[RaggedGT]

Air Hammer FTW lol

 

[Mustang5L5]

Air Hammer FTW lol

Have one. Doesn't have the mustardz

I need to buy that rivet hammer that the guy from South Main Auto YouTube channel uses

I would just hammer the bearing from behind when I dealt with bearings like that. I had to change a few when I was stationed in Germany. Almost all of Europe is a rust belt.

I've done them that way too by backing the bolts out and hitting the bolts: however, how much room you have to swing can vary. I used to have to pull the knuckle off to do this especially if there was a CV axle.

I've done maybe a dozen wheel bearings so far. I've tried all the methods and this thing is the fastest by far.

 

[RangerJoe]

Alright, my new tool and the only tool I have ever bought off a tool truck. Behold, the new titanium bodied Matco 1/2" impact rated at 1400lbs of torque. Supposed to do the work of a larger 3/4" impact.


And I also recently upgraded all my air fittings to true 3/8" high flow fittings. What a difference!

 

[Reddevil91]

 

[jrichker]

Alright, my new tool and the only tool I have ever bought off a tool truck. Behold, the new titanium bodied Matco 1/2" impact rated at 1400lbs of torque. Supposed to do the work of a larger 3/4" impact.


And I also recently upgraded all my air fittings to true 3/8" high flow fittings. What a difference!

Are you prepared for what to do next after you shear the first rusted in bolt in something large, heavy and expensive?

 

[RangerJoe]

Are you prepared for what to do next after you shear the first rusted in bolt in something large, heavy and expensive?

Bought it to take the 33mm lugnuts off my F650. We will see.

Joe

 

[GroverDill]

Have one. Doesn't have the mustardz

I need to buy that rivet hammer that the guy from South Main Auto YouTube channel uses



I've done them that way too by backing the bolts out and hitting the bolts: however, how much room you have to swing can vary. I used to have to pull the knuckle off to do this especially if there was a CV axle.

I've done maybe a dozen wheel bearings so far. I've tried all the methods and this thing is the fastest by far.

 

[Mustang5L5]

That's the one. Seems like that thing is unstoppable

 

[Mustang5L5]

Been wanting a stubby impact for some time. Keep seeing this one on YouTube so i picked one up. Paid around $125 for the impact and stubby sockets.

450 ft-lbs, so not the most powerful thing but fits into tons of tight places

 

[Adieu]

Been wanting a stubby impact for some time. Keep seeing this one on YouTube so i picked one up. Paid around $125 for the impact and stubby sockets.

450 ft-lbs, so not the most powerful thing but fits into tons of tight places

I have the 3/8 drive version of those sockets. They are amazing.