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Allen key size for rear brake adjustment
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:12 pm
by Fatty
i seem to have misplaced my metric allen key set, and my haynes manual doesn't list the size i need. to save me buying the wrong item, can someone tell me what size allen key i need to for the rear brake adjustment on the na8/nb8a brakes? cheers
Allen key size for rear brake adjustment
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 5:19 pm
by Juffa
The enthusiasts guide says 6mm. But that didn't sound right...so I just went out to the garage, pulled out my old set of NA6 brakes...... I'm almost 100% sure that the same sized key is required for the NA6 and the NA8/NB8A/B.
The answer is 4mm.
J
Allen key size for rear brake adjustment
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 5:24 pm
by Fatty
thanks mate, you're a champ.
Allen key size for rear brake adjustment
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:12 pm
by Garry
4mm on NB8B. I fitted my new brakes last Tuesday.
Allen key size for rear brake adjustment
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 12:26 am
by Okibi
Duuuuuuude, buy an entire set of allen keys, cheap as chips (you don't need fancy ones for the brakes).
There's so many things you'll end up using them on. I think I used 3 different sized allen keys doing an oil change on my motorbike.
Allen key size for rear brake adjustment
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:15 am
by wun911
I also only buy the tools I need...
I also only buy the sockets I need...
(Yeah I did mine just now its size 4)
Allen key size for rear brake adjustment
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:24 pm
by manga_blue
I use an Ikea one.
Allen key size for rear brake adjustment
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:25 pm
by PUR157
wun911 wrote:I also only buy the tools I need...
I also only buy the sockets I need...
Is this to save weight in your toolbox?
