Torque wrench for wheels
02-03-2014, 04:27 PM
#17
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Chuck. Good move!
By the way I know a number of guys around my weight who claim you can use this as a break bar by removing the gauge handle and you dont need a piece of pipe to slip over it if you have reasonable strength. So effectively if you are even a little bit fit and around 200lb youll manage just fine with this alone. You dont need the special tool for removing the caps and setting the lock mechanism as it comes with the nut bit in the front of the 991 GT3. You will need a trolly Jack bit can use the handle from that to slip over the torque wrench bar if you need extra leverage. Its unlikely youll ever a situation where you can borrow a passer by to [push on the brake pedal for a few seconds. Im not sure on the spec on the greese its teh one item I still havent purchased yet...
By the way I know a number of guys around my weight who claim you can use this as a break bar by removing the gauge handle and you dont need a piece of pipe to slip over it if you have reasonable strength. So effectively if you are even a little bit fit and around 200lb youll manage just fine with this alone. You dont need the special tool for removing the caps and setting the lock mechanism as it comes with the nut bit in the front of the 991 GT3. You will need a trolly Jack bit can use the handle from that to slip over the torque wrench bar if you need extra leverage. Its unlikely youll ever a situation where you can borrow a passer by to [push on the brake pedal for a few seconds. Im not sure on the spec on the greese its teh one item I still havent purchased yet...
02-03-2014, 04:50 PM
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Not really. Porsche makes a retractable breaker bar but like everything else Porsche you will pay: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...97tt2_WheelsCL
02-03-2014, 08:40 PM
#19
Precision instruments works very well. Had mine 4 years.
It can be used as a breaker bar - remove torque handle, insert into center lock and stand on it, comes free with a bit of motion. Or use a pipe to get leverage and its easy and some but not all jack bars will fit over it (mine doesn't).
You will definitely need to get a truck brake depressor, or always have a second person on hand to press the brake pedal. I run the engine and then put the brake depressor on. Need the cylinder fully pressurized to get enough bite on the pads. Switch off and off you go. You'll just tune the wheels with the car jacked up and the wrench in otherwise even with handbrake etc on.
Nice if Porsche thought of this and added some sort of brake booster lockup button just for this purpose.
It can be used as a breaker bar - remove torque handle, insert into center lock and stand on it, comes free with a bit of motion. Or use a pipe to get leverage and its easy and some but not all jack bars will fit over it (mine doesn't).
You will definitely need to get a truck brake depressor, or always have a second person on hand to press the brake pedal. I run the engine and then put the brake depressor on. Need the cylinder fully pressurized to get enough bite on the pads. Switch off and off you go. You'll just tune the wheels with the car jacked up and the wrench in otherwise even with handbrake etc on.
Nice if Porsche thought of this and added some sort of brake booster lockup button just for this purpose.
02-03-2014, 09:06 PM
#20
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FLM911. Your last comment had me thinking. Have you tried this with the 991 GT3? I just wondered iof the electronic parking brake applied more pressure than the older manual system? It would be nice if it did (work). I noticed even on the most server hill the electronic brake holds better than my old manual ones (which the car kinda rolls forward a tad before stopping)....
02-03-2014, 09:06 PM
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02-03-2014, 10:12 PM
#23
Suncoast sells Castrol Optimol TA for the centerlocks. I haven’t found it anywhere else online in the US. There are a couple BMW motorcycle parts sellers in Europe that sell it for a similar price.
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02-03-2014, 10:24 PM
#24
I bought it at my dealership for a few bucks below Suncoast price, and no shipping. Dealer should be able to order it.
02-04-2014, 12:05 AM
#25
Race Director
Porsche used to sell Optimoly paste direct. I've had this tube for a long time; guess maybe they don't offer it under their own part number any more. I'll have to look for the Castrol branded stuff...
02-04-2014, 12:18 AM
#26
FLM911. Your last comment had me thinking. Have you tried this with the 991 GT3? I just wondered iof the electronic parking brake applied more pressure than the older manual system? It would be nice if it did (work). I noticed even on the most server hill the electronic brake holds better than my old manual ones (which the car kinda rolls forward a tad before stopping)....
02-04-2014, 12:39 AM
#27
Three Wheelin'
02-04-2014, 02:47 AM
#28
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02-04-2014, 09:44 AM
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