8202632

Just checking in to see if there have been any changes to the items a person would need to self service center lock wheels. I’m looking at:

1. Rennline centerlock alignment tool
2. precision instruments breaker/torque wrench
3. apparatus for pushing down brake pedal
4. optional centerlock pushpin tool
5. Optional additional centerlock lug nut socket.

anything else I would need or are there any new tools that supersede the above? Thx!!

GrantG

The tools above will work and there is also this tool recently available that will replace the big wrench and breaker if interested:

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...eferrerid=8132

8202632

Thanks for sending. Yeah, I took a look at those, but a bit pricey for me. Appreciate your help!

paver

you’ll need the castrol optimal anti-seize too

Perimeter

I believe you will get a significant amount of your initial upon resale with the RennTorq tool so your net expense is not actually that bad.
That huge breaker bar has whacked a lot of wheel well edges, take care

PS - Luke at Sunset Porsche has the German wheel install guide

dewilmoth

I just committed to a .1 RS, , pending PPI, but this centerlock stuff is foreign to me. So just to confirm, the car does not come with the necessary tools to remove the wheels? And the above list would get the job done?

GrantG

Car only comes with the socket - a second one may be useful, but not required

audiophilitis

#4 is included (it is on my 2019 RS). Another useful item would be the "pucks" that go in between the jacking point and the jack to prevent marring of the jacking point surface. Relatively inexpensive at about $55 for a set of 4.

Jackpoint stands (http://www.jackpointjackstands.com) make it easier to secure the vehicle while hoisted, along with a low profile jack.

zedcat

For working in a track paddock I bring a small tarp, lots of rags/shop towels and a bunch of nitrile gloves. The ratchet head of the torque wrench/breaker has a pin to lock into a hole on the centerlock socket. I carry a needle file handle to push the pin in and release the socket. I use a 24in clamp/spreader as a brake pedal depressor and a rolled up beach towel to cushion the seat. If the renntorque set up was available in 2014 I would have bought it.

Ascetic

How do you guys manage to keep the front wheels from turning if you're doing it by yourself?

GrantG

Most people use an inexpensive clamp turned around to spread rather than clamp. Attached to brake pedal and seat...

Ascetic

I'm not sure how that prevents the front wheels from turning.

Ascetic

Maybe I should rephrase - turning left to right I'm concerned about. I can prevent rotation with a clamp

GrantG

Ah, I misunderstood the initial question. This is where the Renntorq tool helps (makes it like changing one of 5 regular lugs) or a great deal of caution to ensure that you apply only force in the axis of the wheel's rotation (rather than in the steering plane).

I have never tried either method - so far, I've always enlisted the help of someone to sit in the car and press the brake and hold the steering wheel.

Dr.Bill

Get a 3" long 3/4" drive extension to avoid hitting fenders.