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[Closed] Best tool/extension for rear in-line brake caliper bolts

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When I say "in-line", I mean the current trend of putting the rear caliper inside the rear triangle, rather than on top of the seat stay tube. With Sram Guide on a Whyte hardtail, I can hardly get to the rear bolt with a conventional allen key. Any particular tool you use to get to it?


 
Posted : 16/02/2020 8:07 am
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Good quality ball end hex key works for me.


 
Posted : 16/02/2020 8:28 am
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Buy a spare standard L shape Allen key and cut the stumpy end shorter.


 
Posted : 16/02/2020 11:53 am
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Buy a spare standard L shape Allen key and cut the stumpy end shorter.

Good shout, I was thinking of doing this.


 
Posted : 16/02/2020 12:12 pm
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Right tool for the job always makes a task easier. Cutting it might be slightly tricky because they should be hardened, might need a tile blade on a junior hacksaw.


 
Posted : 16/02/2020 12:17 pm
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As Qwerty said use a ball ended Allen key. The Halfords Professional ones are good for the money.


 
Posted : 17/02/2020 10:30 am