Do the brake pedal depressors work for changing wheels?
10-09-2010, 11:51 PM
#1
Do the brake pedal depressors work for changing wheels?
I know it has been mentioned a la
http://www.etoolcart.com/brakepedald...rlis21520.aspx
so you can change your wheels without the 'missus'. Can anyone confirm which of these gadgets actually works to do the job? Thanks.
http://www.etoolcart.com/brakepedald...rlis21520.aspx
so you can change your wheels without the 'missus'. Can anyone confirm which of these gadgets actually works to do the job? Thanks.
10-10-2010, 02:39 PM
#4
Yes, it works great. The best thing is that I don't have to ask the wife to help.
10-10-2010, 05:21 PM
#5
Easier, cheaper way is to break each nut/lug slightly loose before jacking. Tighten lugs snug before lowering and torque when lowered back to ground. Use the wife for more important things.
10-10-2010, 08:25 PM
#7
I was "experimenting" with this new centerlock design over the last week (a wheel swap and then a pad swap.) The root of the problem seems to be the poor "match" between the conic surface of the nut and that of the wheel -- the angle of the cone seems to be too flat or obtuse, allowing the wheel and nut to remain off center or skewed. Surprising. And an interesting experiment is to take some of the torque off the nut (say a quarter of a turn) and then put weight on the wheel, just a few pounds, not the weight of the car ... the wheel will move and the tension on the nut will increase. This design leaves something to be desired in terms of street applications durability. I can also see the anodizing of the five studs has been worn by the wheel -- not during installation or removal, but through relative movement. Again, hardly a desirable condition after 1500 miles.
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10-11-2010, 12:03 AM
#8
Three Wheelin'
10-11-2010, 06:39 AM
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10-11-2010, 12:06 PM
#11
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Yep! Bought one a few weeks ago. Works great
If you put it against the seat doesn't the steering wheel turn when doing the fronts?
If you put it against the wheel, does it keep the wheel straight when torquing the fronts?
Is it OK to put that much pressure against the bottom of the steering wheel?
10-11-2010, 12:34 PM
#12
Against the steering wheel is "normal" because most seats have a cushion which won't help.
In some cars, with a removable cushion, the seat frame is easy.
The front wheels don't turn much when being torqued or released.
I don't know if the steering wheel is designed to break (some wheel designs are meant to release the rim on impact with your throat or the bridge of your nose.) I'd rather note experiment since the seat works well.
This clamp is ample to release and re-install the wheel nut at 600nm.
I use the Porsche break bar to release the nut. Pushing "down" instead of lifting "up" would help with preventing the wheel from turning on the ground, but using the brake depressor is the prescribed method.
I use an Armstrong torque multiplier and a conventional half inch torque wrench to apply the 600nm at a 5:1 gearing, meaning a very easy 120nm at the wrench.
In some cars, with a removable cushion, the seat frame is easy.
The front wheels don't turn much when being torqued or released.
I don't know if the steering wheel is designed to break (some wheel designs are meant to release the rim on impact with your throat or the bridge of your nose.) I'd rather note experiment since the seat works well.
This clamp is ample to release and re-install the wheel nut at 600nm.
I use the Porsche break bar to release the nut. Pushing "down" instead of lifting "up" would help with preventing the wheel from turning on the ground, but using the brake depressor is the prescribed method.
I use an Armstrong torque multiplier and a conventional half inch torque wrench to apply the 600nm at a 5:1 gearing, meaning a very easy 120nm at the wrench.
10-11-2010, 01:30 PM
#13
Three Wheelin'
Ryan, how does it work?
If you put it against the seat doesn't the steering wheel turn when doing the fronts?
If you put it against the wheel, does it keep the wheel straight when torquing the fronts?
Is it OK to put that much pressure against the bottom of the steering wheel?
If you put it against the seat doesn't the steering wheel turn when doing the fronts?
If you put it against the wheel, does it keep the wheel straight when torquing the fronts?
Is it OK to put that much pressure against the bottom of the steering wheel?
I got it here for $23. Guys, you have a $100k plus car, why fiddle around with 2x4s or clamps to save $20.
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...ookup=LIS21520
10-11-2010, 02:01 PM
#15
Not much to it. Press brake pedal with foot, place end of bar on brake pedal, pull out until tight against steering wheel. I take key out of ignition so steering lock keeps wheel straight.
I got it here for $23. Guys, you have a $100k plus car, why fiddle around with 2x4s or clamps to save $20.
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...ookup=LIS21520
I got it here for $23. Guys, you have a $100k plus car, why fiddle around with 2x4s or clamps to save $20.
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...ookup=LIS21520
Anyway, the clamp is exactly the same device and design -- it also works really well. I used it to illustrate the alternative for anyone wanting to drive over to Home Depot and have a solution with no further ado. And no compromise other than it looking a bit "shade tree mechanic."
Also, the clamp doesn't save a dime -- it's more expensive than the pedal depressor. : )