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C clamp or harbor freight brake kit??

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Old 04-20-2003, 06:05 PM
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Default C clamp or harbor freight brake kit??

Paul/guys, is the brake kit from harbor freight that much better then using large C clamp??

thinking of placing the order but not sure how much better is this??

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Default For the rear brakes, it is that much better.

Shucks, eventually we might be sharing the Harbor Freight brake tool like many have been sharing Vag-Com.
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Default Re: C clamp or harbor freight brake kit??

Hey,

The HF kit isn't necessary for the fronts. The HF kit
is a BIG help for the rears. The rear pistons
don't just compress, you need to rotate them back
into the caliper. Without the kit it is very difficult.

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Old 04-20-2003, 06:28 PM
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Default I changed my rear pads (both sides) in 20 minutes with the tool

Would of taken at least double or more without....I would buy it no questions asked! You saw my picture, correct?

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Default Re: For the rear brakes, it is that much better.

Paul, saw your pic. Thanks for all the comments. Just visited harbor freight. 29.99 right now. Will buy it tomorrow!

thanks

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