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Pentagonal Girling brake bit?

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Mark Olson

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Feb 20, 2007, 10:21:42 AM2/20/07
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I've got a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro, rear brake pads need replacing,
and one of the calipers is tough to turn the piston so it will retract.
The other caliper screwed in easily just by using a large 6-sided 12mm
allen key.

I'm guessing this is the tool I need:

http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car-repair-tools/brake-repair-tools/showitem-9380-65304.aspx

"Draper H-PEN 1/2" Square Drive PENTAGONAL GIRLING BRAKE BIT"

Does anyone know where I can get this tool (or an equivalent) relatively
cheaply in the USA? I can order it from the UK for about £9.90 ($19.32)
but I'd like it cheaper and quicker if possible.

PeterD

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Feb 20, 2007, 7:18:14 PM2/20/07
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On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:21:42 -0600, Mark Olson <ols...@tiny.invalid>
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Make one? (That's what I'd do, but I have a small machine shop so it
is easier for me...)

Mark Olson

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Feb 20, 2007, 7:38:26 PM2/20/07
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You're the second person who has suggested that. Not a bad idea, but
given how many backlogged mechanical projects I have to complete I'd
rather spend a few bucks on a ready-made bit than spend the time to
make one.

Prion

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Feb 25, 2007, 10:54:11 AM2/25/07
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"Mark Olson" <ols...@tiny.invalid> wrote in message
news:12tn542...@corp.supernews.com...

Do Snap-On tools make anything in this line. They do seem to make a lot of
special purpose auto related tools and they are an American company aren't
they? I always assumed so though I don't positively know so.

Hope it helps anyway.

Regards


Mark Olson

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Feb 25, 2007, 1:16:31 PM2/25/07
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If they do, I couldn't find it. I doubt the Snap-On tool would be as
inexpensive as the Draper tool from the UK supplier I referenced above,
anyway.

Cheers

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