Just as engine oil keeps a car running, brake fluid is vital to helping the car come to a stop. Changing your brake fluid can’t be left as a footnote in your maintenance checklist. Proper brake maintenance is crucial to keeping your car running smoothly — and keeping yourself safe. If you have questions about […]
Brake hoses and lines are filled with incompressible brake fluid. They convey pressure from the master cylinder to the cylinders at the wheels, engaging the brakes at the wheels when the brake pedal is pushed down. Leakage in any part of this system, shown by a decreasing level of fluid in the brake cylinder, requires […]
A wrench is part of every well-equipped toolkit. Wrenches can help you loosen and tighten bolts, screws, mechanical caps, cases, and more. Whether the job calls for a basic combination wrench, a powerful torque wrench, or a high-end ratchet wrench — or some combination of all of them — having the right wrenches at hand […]
Choose the Optimal Range A torque wrench is an essential tool for proper automotive or bicycle maintenance. Such wrenches allow the operator to choose the exact torque, or twisting force (measured in inch-pounds or foot-pounds), applied to each screw, bolt, or fastener. Since the nuts and bolts on a car or bike must be tightened […]
Step 1: Select A Torque Stick With 20% Lower Torque Than Your Final Wheel Torque Start by using a breaker bar (not a torque wrench) to break loose the wheel nuts. The long handle on a breaker bar allows you to generate a larger amount of torque with the same amount of force, enabling you […]
Time to Accessorize We recently released the High Performance Air Blow Gun, an upgraded model of the customer favorite Air Blow Gun, and now it’s time to accessorize. Mechanic’s Tray Sets Get fully equipped with the accessory and mechanic’s tray sets. We’ve included additional accessory and tray only configurations for those that may have purchased […]
Screws used on brakes, engines, and other machinery can be difficult to loosen with an average screwdriver, that’s where the Capri Tools Impact Screwdriver comes in. An impact screwdriver will easily and safely free screws that have seized up or deteriorated over time without rounding fasteners. A good thing about hand impact screwdrivers is that […]
As you know, it’s important to find the tool that’s best for the job at hand. While both the Ultimate Grip Forged Steel Bench Vise and Rotating Head Bench Vise would make a great addition to your work bench, each has its own special features that set them apart from each other and other vises […]
Capri Tools has a few solutions to better organize wrenches in the work space. Wether you’re on the go, or just working around the shop, you’re sure to find a way that works best for you. Mechanic’s Tray Mechanic’s Tray The Mechanic’s Tray is perfect for tool chest organizing. Sized to fit in most standard […]
2X the Air Flow in the Palm of Your Hand The Capri Tools Air Blow Gun is one of our customer favorites and the top-selling air gun on Amazon. While this model will still be a go-to for many, we’ve made a few improvements to bring to you the new High Performance Air Blow Gun. […]