My wrench list - what do I need for front brake & wheel removal?

[Baird4444]

Getting ready to roadtrip my 2016 RT...
For necessary wrenches to solve tire and wheel problems on the road, I am looking at:

2x 12mm for E brake cable release;
16mm for rear brake caliper work;
31mm for rear axle removal;
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What do I need to pack for front brake and wheel removal?

Also planning on all the allens and star tips.

Thanks for sharing your experience - Mike

 

[mecsw500]

I would carry enough to do wheel removal for punctures. I’d check on brakes etc before leaving and just carry the things required to get the rear wheel out or the front wheels off.

After that, an adjustable wrench and a screw driver with cross head bits for the battery, Torx bits and a panel plastic retainer removal tool for some panels. A roll of duct tape.

Most other stuff I’d think of as extra weight and buy what I might need at an automotive parts store.

The other thing I carry is a battery powered tire inflator for adjusting tire pressures, perhaps a quart of oil and a small funnel.

The most important thing I carry is a AAA card with the highest level of membership.

 

[Woodaddict]

Front lug nuts, 19mm long reach socket. Check before you use, I had to grind down the socket diameter on the end to get it not to touch the rim. Didn't hinder me I'm a machinist. I guess it was a heavy duty thicker socket.
You shouldn't need to take front or rear brakes off. Check pad thickness before you go.

 

[Baird4444]

Front lug nuts, 19mm long reach socket. Check before you use, I had to grind down the socket diameter on the end to get it not to touch the rim. Didn't hinder me I'm a machinist. I guess it was a heavy duty thicker socket.
You shouldn't need to take front or rear brakes off. Check pad thickness before you go.

Thanx, I usually do the brakes on my other bikes anytime I change tires. Getting up and down off the floor is hard on my
knees and back, so I've learned to try to do all I can while the wheel is off.

 

[2dogs]

"The most important thing I carry is a AAA card with the highest level of membership."
I believe the AAA catd would be a better choice of tool for you. Along with that, I suggest a fully loaded ATM card. Of all the tire and wheel problems that could occur on the road, you'd have to have a trailer load of tools and parts to address most of them. Early inspection would prevent most of them from happening.
I wish you good luck.

 

[Baird4444]

"The most important thing I carry is a AAA card with the highest level of membership."
I believe the AAA catd would be a better choice of tool for you. Along with that, I suggest a fully loaded ATM card. Of all the tire and wheel problems that could occur on the road, you'd have to have a trailer load of tools and parts to address most of them. Early inspection would prevent most of them from happening.
I wish you good luck.

well thanx for the option. I have over 100K miles in the last 10 years but this is my 1st trip out on the Spyder.
Dealers and shops are few and FAR between out here in the west so you have to fend for yourself.

 

[JayBros]

For removing the front wheel lug nuts I use a 6 point 13/16" deep socket; it fits the nuts exactly. I believe if you check the service manual for your Spyder you will find it is a 36mm socket to remove the rear axle nut; at least that's what is says for my 2014 (the same one to remove the oil filter cap). How long a breaker bar are you going to carry to get 155-177 lbft on the rear axle nuts and the 77-83 lbft on the front lug nuts?