Torx versus triple square?
#1
Torx versus triple square?
I will soon be doing a DIY brake pad replacement on a BMW. I watched a DIY youtube video on how to do this job & the presenter on 2 occasions uses Torx bits instead of Triple Square bits. On the first occasion he uses a T30 Torx bit & on the second occasion he uses a T45 Torx bit. On both occasions he mentions that the proper bit to use would be a Triple Square but since he does not have the proper size Triple Square the Torx works just fine. I would really like to use the proper bits if possible but I don't know & can't find the equivalent sizes of bits. Does anyone know what size Triple Square bit would be equivalent to a Torx30 & what size Triple Square would be equivalent to a T45 Torx bit? I know I could buy a whole set of Triple Square bits, but since I would only be using 2 bits & only using them once I would rather just buy the 2 bits I would need. I'm guessing that buying only the 2 bits I need as opposed to a whole set of Triple Squares would save me a few bucks. Thanks
#2
Had to google triple square bit, I had been mechanic 35+ years and never heard of this one. I actually have one in my tool box and only used it a couple of times on VW's. Problem with using Torx over triple square. is there is more of a chance of stripping out the head of bolt. Here are some sets of bits.
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...l_18yhx13m4q_e
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...l_18yhx13m4q_e
#3
Thanks for your reply. Yes it seems that these Triple Squares are mostly for European cars. I had found that set on Amazon but was hoping to just buy separately, the 2 sizes I will need instead of buying the whole set, being I will likely never need them again. I am hoping I can find the matching Triple Squares to the already mentioned Torx bits & save some dough buy just buying the 2.
#4
Advanced Auto has a four piece set for $13. You will mostly finds sets at the big auto parts stores but you may find singles at a local auto parts store. The store I go to has them separately.... but on a socket.
AutoCraft 4-piece 12-Point Metric Bit Set AC835: Advance Auto Parts
AutoCraft 4-piece 12-Point Metric Bit Set AC835: Advance Auto Parts
#5
Being on a socket is ideal for me but I won't know if any of the four in the set are the right 2 for my situation, or as luck would have it maybe none of the for are the ones I need. I still need to match up the T30 & T45 Torx with the similar/equivalent sized Triple Squares. Thanks for your time.
#6
In my area, many of the auto parts stores will lend tools. Some you have to buy the tool and then when you return it you get 100% back. Others will lend if you buy the parts there.
Here's a chart that has some simple ways to identify which size triple square bit you need:
http://www.metalnerd.com/downloads/t...quaretable.pdf
Here's a chart that has some simple ways to identify which size triple square bit you need:
http://www.metalnerd.com/downloads/t...quaretable.pdf