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#1 (**permalink**) 29 Aug 2004, 09:40 pm

Is this a commonly available tool? If so, is it really necessary, what
size is required for a '94 Civic, and where can I get it? In my old
Pontiac, all that was needed was a C-clamp to get the sucker back in,
and I don't have experience with locknut wrenches.

Abe

#2 (**permalink**) 29 Aug 2004, 09:43 pm

On 8/29/04 9:40 PM, in article 41329393$0$19730$61fed72c@news.rcn.com,
"Abeness" <news@nada.x> wrote:

> Is this a commonly available tool? If so, is it really necessary, what
> size is required for a '94 Civic, and where can I get it? In my old
> Pontiac, all that was needed was a C-clamp to get the sucker back in,
> and I don't have experience with locknut wrenches.
>
> Abe

Many people use a needle nosed pliers. Push in on the piston while you turn
it.

#3 (**permalink**) 29 Aug 2004, 10:01 pm

E. Meyer wrote:
> Many people use a needle nosed pliers. Push in on the piston while you turn
> it.

Exactly the answer I was looking for--as long as I won't cause problems
down the road if the face gets scored a little, that is, as might be
expected when trying to use a needle-nosed pliers for such a task.

Thanks.

#4 (**permalink**) 29 Aug 2004, 10:41 pm

On 8/29/04 10:01 PM, in article 41329878$0$19714$61fed72c@news.rcn.com,
"Abeness" <news@nada.x> wrote:

> E. Meyer wrote:
>> Many people use a needle nosed pliers. Push in on the piston while you turn
>> it.
>
> Exactly the answer I was looking for--as long as I won't cause problems
> down the road if the face gets scored a little, that is, as might be
> expected when trying to use a needle-nosed pliers for such a task.
>
> Thanks.

A little scoring or scratching on the face should not be a problem. Be
careful to not damage the rubber boot around the piston.

#5 (**permalink**) 29 Aug 2004, 11:39 pm

"Abeness" <news@nada.x> wrote in message
news:41329393$0$19730$61fed72c@news.rcn.com...
> Is this a commonly available tool? If so, is it really necessary, what
> size is required for a '94 Civic, and where can I get it? In my old
> Pontiac, all that was needed was a C-clamp to get the sucker back in,
> and I don't have experience with locknut wrenches.

I bought a cube with different patterns on it that fits my socket wrench at
CarQuest for $12.

#6 (**permalink**) 30 Aug 2004, 12:23 am

E. Meyer wrote:
> A little scoring or scratching on the face should not be a problem. Be
> careful to not damage the rubber boot around the piston.

Right. Thanks.

#7 (**permalink**) 30 Aug 2004, 12:24 am

Seth wrote:
> I bought a cube with different patterns on it that fits my socket wrench at
> CarQuest for $12.

Good to know. Thanks.

#8 (**permalink**) 30 Aug 2004, 12:26 am

Abeness wrote:
> Is this a commonly available tool? If so, is it really necessary, what
> size is required for a '94 Civic, and where can I get it? In my old
> Pontiac, all that was needed was a C-clamp to get the sucker back in,
> and I don't have experience with locknut wrenches.
>
> Abe
==========

In Canada they sell the universal tool at NAPA and Princess Auto,
Probably Canadian Tire, and others. It's a little metal cube with
several variations on the faces.

'Curly'

#9 (**permalink**) 30 Aug 2004, 10:38 am

motsco_ _ wrote:
> In Canada they sell the universal tool at NAPA and Princess Auto,
> Probably Canadian Tire, and others. It's a little metal cube with
> several variations on the faces.

I'll look for this. Thanks.

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