Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? - SV650.org

glade · 17-01-09, 05:41 PM

Usual story with the rear caliper pad retaining pin / cover. Tried penetrating spray oil, some freezing spray, and a poor attempt at heat using a camping gas burner.

So where is the best place for a manual impact driver. Halfords haven't got any, homebase doesn't stock them, screfix doesn't seem to have them.

Will pop to B&Q tomorrow, but where else??

(I did learn how to bleed brakes today - after removing the caliper, getting the piston stuck and needing to pump it back out)

17-01-09, 05:49 PM

machine mart, job done

tinpants · 17-01-09, 05:52 PM

Ar$e! Beat me to it.

glade · 17-01-09, 05:53 PM

how did i forget about machine mart!!??

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...river-se/path/

Cheers guys!

glade · 17-01-09, 05:55 PM

Ahhh and anyone with a brand new bike - get the pad retaining pin out ASAP and copperslip it like a mo-fo.

Will probably save some stress at a later date!

flymo · 17-01-09, 09:53 PM

Oh no, I cant resist the temptation..........tool shops! I fear a purchase coming on.

glade · 18-01-09, 10:28 AM

I'm amazed that these things are so hard to find!

Machine mart is closed today, and they don't have them at Wickes or B&Q!

flymo · 18-01-09, 12:16 PM

Screwfix?

Another way to get them out is with a nail punch, just replace the pin if it ends up knackered.

peterco · 19-01-09, 10:18 AM

Could try here,

http://www.tooled-up.com/SearchBasic...Fc0e3godiR1Mmg

pete

19-01-09, 10:59 AM

I got my from the Halfords Professional (try the big stores) range, so if it breaks I just take it straight back and they swap it no questions. I've had it for about 10 years with no problems.

17-01-09, 05:41 PM	#1
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? Usual story with the rear caliper pad retaining pin / cover. Tried penetrating spray oil, some freezing spray, and a poor attempt at heat using a camping gas burner. So where is the best place for a manual impact driver. Halfords haven't got any, homebase doesn't stock them, screfix doesn't seem to have them. Will pop to B&Q tomorrow, but where else?? (I did learn how to bleed brakes today - after removing the caliper, getting the piston stuck and needing to pump it back out)

17-01-09, 05:49 PM	#2
aarond Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? machine mart, job done

17-01-09, 05:52 PM	#3
tinpants Ubique Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Posts: 643	Re: Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? Ar$e! Beat me to it. __________________ Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you're a pillock

17-01-09, 05:53 PM	#4
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	Re: Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? how did i forget about machine mart!!?? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...river-se/path/ Cheers guys! Last edited by glade; 17-01-09 at 05:56 PM. Reason: Added link

17-01-09, 05:55 PM	#5
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	Re: Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? Ahhh and anyone with a brand new bike - get the pad retaining pin out ASAP and copperslip it like a mo-fo. Will probably save some stress at a later date!

17-01-09, 09:53 PM	#6
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? Oh no, I cant resist the temptation..........tool shops! I fear a purchase coming on.

18-01-09, 10:28 AM	#7
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	Re: Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? I'm amazed that these things are so hard to find! Machine mart is closed today, and they don't have them at Wickes or B&Q!

18-01-09, 12:16 PM	#8
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? Screwfix? Another way to get them out is with a nail punch, just replace the pin if it ends up knackered.

19-01-09, 10:18 AM	#9
peterco Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alloa,Clackmannanshire,The Wee County Posts: 656	Re: Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? Could try here, http://www.tooled-up.com/SearchBasic...Fc0e3godiR1Mmg pete __________________ SV650 Sport in Black MZ saxon tour 301 Previous bikes SV650 Naked BMW 650cs Scarfer MZ RT 125 4 stroke

19-01-09, 10:59 AM	#10
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best place for an Impact Screwdriver? I got my from the Halfords Professional (try the big stores) range, so if it breaks I just take it straight back and they swap it no questions. I've had it for about 10 years with no problems.

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