The kit for brakes, suspension, timing belts, and bigger jobs. A full deep-well socket set, a breaker bar and cheater, a bearing puller, a brake-caliper tool, a multimeter, and a code scanner. The bigger jobs that save $1000+ in labor and build a real skill.
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Item List
3Sockets & Pullers
2 itemsDiagnose
1 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Tools | MultimeterAuto DMM ScannerOBD2 BT Set2 | 1 | $100 | View Shop |
Sockets & Pullers
2FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Brake job — DIY-able?
Yes — pads and rotors are a straightforward, high-value job (the dealer charges $400 to $800; you do it for $150 in parts). One wheel at a time (so you always have a reference); clean, lube, torque the caliper bolts.
Bearing puller?
Yes for wheel bearing and pressed-fit suspension work — a hydraulic or slide-hammer puller removes press-fit bearings that a socket set cannot. The tool that opens up the bigger suspension jobs.
Multimeter and code scanner?
Yes — half of "weird car behavior" is electrical or sensor-related. A multimeter tests the battery, alternator, and sensors; an OBD2 scanner reads the codes. The diagnostic duo that turns guessing into knowing.
Safety — bigger jobs, bigger risks?
Yes — a brake job done wrong is life-threatening; a suspension bolt left loose is a crash. Follow the manual, torque everything to spec, double-check your work, and test-drive carefully. If you are not sure, do not — take it to a pro.
User Reviews
Advanced repair kit and my advanced mechanic kit share the brake-job-DIY gospel — one wheel at a time and torque to spec. A bearing puller and a multimeter open the bigger jobs, agreed.