Does anyone own a centerlock Torque Wrench?
12-10-2023, 12:29 PM
#61
Burning Brakes
Reviving an old thread here.
For the guys who have removed and installed center-lock wheels often…
What trick, if any, did you use to protect the ceramic rotors from any mistake that could cause impact and damage the rotor?
I change my own wheels often as I have many cars and have my own lift. However, center-locks are foreign to me even though I’ve owned a GT3 Touring with them (but never endeavored to prepare to do some work on it myself).
Intuitively, I am imagining taking a large piece of cardboard, cutting a hole in the center, cutting a slit from the center to the edge, and putting it in place; once the wheel is more or less mounted, I’d reach behind the wheel and slide the cardboard away.
Wondering if there’s a better way. I think “be careful” isn’t sufficient a sufficient safeguard (at least, not for me); anyone can slip and one boom to the ceramic rotor can result in about 15 hours of undue personal time and a very, very expensive repair. I must admit I haven’t previously implemented any safeguard when it comes to ceramic rotors (I’ve kissed them occasionally when re-mounting wheel), but I know I need to do so going forward especially if I am going to be working on an RS car.
For the guys who have removed and installed center-lock wheels often…
What trick, if any, did you use to protect the ceramic rotors from any mistake that could cause impact and damage the rotor?
I change my own wheels often as I have many cars and have my own lift. However, center-locks are foreign to me even though I’ve owned a GT3 Touring with them (but never endeavored to prepare to do some work on it myself).
Intuitively, I am imagining taking a large piece of cardboard, cutting a hole in the center, cutting a slit from the center to the edge, and putting it in place; once the wheel is more or less mounted, I’d reach behind the wheel and slide the cardboard away.
Wondering if there’s a better way. I think “be careful” isn’t sufficient a sufficient safeguard (at least, not for me); anyone can slip and one boom to the ceramic rotor can result in about 15 hours of undue personal time and a very, very expensive repair. I must admit I haven’t previously implemented any safeguard when it comes to ceramic rotors (I’ve kissed them occasionally when re-mounting wheel), but I know I need to do so going forward especially if I am going to be working on an RS car.
Last edited by 348SStb; 12-10-2023 at 01:00 PM.
12-10-2023, 02:04 PM
#62
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Reviving an old thread here.
For the guys who have removed and installed center-lock wheels often…
What trick, if any, did you use to protect the ceramic rotors from any mistake that could cause impact and damage the rotor?
I change my own wheels often as I have many cars and have my own lift. However, center-locks are foreign to me even though I’ve owned a GT3 Touring with them (but never endeavored to prepare to do some work on it myself).
Intuitively, I am imagining taking a large piece of cardboard, cutting a hole in the center, cutting a slit from the center to the edge, and putting it in place; once the wheel is more or less mounted, I’d reach behind the wheel and slide the cardboard away.
Wondering if there’s a better way. I think “be careful” isn’t sufficient a sufficient safeguard (at least, not for me); anyone can slip and one boom to the ceramic rotor can result in about 15 hours of undue personal time and a very, very expensive repair. I must admit I haven’t previously implemented any safeguard when it comes to ceramic rotors (I’ve kissed them occasionally when re-mounting wheel), but I know I need to do so going forward especially if I am going to be working on an RS car.
For the guys who have removed and installed center-lock wheels often…
What trick, if any, did you use to protect the ceramic rotors from any mistake that could cause impact and damage the rotor?
I change my own wheels often as I have many cars and have my own lift. However, center-locks are foreign to me even though I’ve owned a GT3 Touring with them (but never endeavored to prepare to do some work on it myself).
Intuitively, I am imagining taking a large piece of cardboard, cutting a hole in the center, cutting a slit from the center to the edge, and putting it in place; once the wheel is more or less mounted, I’d reach behind the wheel and slide the cardboard away.
Wondering if there’s a better way. I think “be careful” isn’t sufficient a sufficient safeguard (at least, not for me); anyone can slip and one boom to the ceramic rotor can result in about 15 hours of undue personal time and a very, very expensive repair. I must admit I haven’t previously implemented any safeguard when it comes to ceramic rotors (I’ve kissed them occasionally when re-mounting wheel), but I know I need to do so going forward especially if I am going to be working on an RS car.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...ment-tool.html
Last edited by GrantG; 12-10-2023 at 02:06 PM.
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348SStb (08-16-2024)
12-10-2023, 02:09 PM
#63
Burning Brakes
Here's a thread about it - SmokinGTS makes a great one out of Delrin (PM him):
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...ment-tool.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...ment-tool.html
I should say- I use a wheel alignment guide tool every time I work on 5-stud wheels; even so, the weight of the wheel could cause the wheel to pitch and then kiss the rotor when gravity tilts it backward. This guide is nice. However I still think it prudent to put something temporarily over the surface of the rotor…
12-11-2023, 08:10 AM
#65
Burning Brakes
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08-16-2024, 08:07 PM
#66
Some torque wrenches can be also used as a breaker bar without damage (like the German Stahlwille). You want a very long breaker bar or torque wrench (if being used as breaker bar). I use the Precision Instruments breaker bar with the available extra extension that makes it around 5 ft long. If the internals of the bolt are not frequently well lubricated, it can take over 1,000 ft-lbs to break loose on occasion. This means you need at least a 5 ft bar if you weigh 200 pounds.
Wheel alignment tool is just a delrin piece that screws into the center threads when the bolt is removed and allows you to slide the wheel off without risk of damaging the PCCB rotors. It does tend to make a mess with all the aluminum paste, so I choose not to use one most of the time (I have iron rotors).
Wheel alignment tool is just a delrin piece that screws into the center threads when the bolt is removed and allows you to slide the wheel off without risk of damaging the PCCB rotors. It does tend to make a mess with all the aluminum paste, so I choose not to use one most of the time (I have iron rotors).
08-16-2024, 08:17 PM
#67
Burning Brakes
Did you buy this adapter accessory?
Model A10C4D600F
https://torqwrench.com/split-beam-cl...ch-a10c4d600f/
I bought this torque wrench together with the adapter mentioned above.
Model C4D600F36H
https://torqwrench.com/3/4-drive-spl...---c4d600f36h/
Last edited by 348SStb; 08-16-2024 at 08:19 PM.
08-16-2024, 09:09 PM
#68
As pictured, I have one chrome extension tube and the chrome breaker bar. It appears that I need a black adapter like is on the ratchet to connect the two chrome bars?
Anyone have a picture of the 5' long set up?
Anyone have a picture of the 5' long set up?
08-16-2024, 09:13 PM
#69
Burning Brakes
Incidentally, pictures are conveniently located at this thread here.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...10c4d600f.html
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08-16-2024, 09:17 PM
#70
@DesertGT3
Incidentally, pictures are conveniently located at this thread here.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...10c4d600f.html
Incidentally, pictures are conveniently located at this thread here.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...10c4d600f.html
08-16-2024, 11:31 PM
#71
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Breaker: NEIKO 03069A 3/4-Inch-Drive Extendable Ratchet Handle, 24-Tooth Reversible Ratcheting Feature, Extends 24 to 39 3/4 Inches
Torque:Torque wrench They accepted $225 offer.
Using these huge awesome tools, priceless.
Torque:Torque wrench They accepted $225 offer.
Using these huge awesome tools, priceless.
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