That's what adapters are for!

 

My inch-pound torque wrench is 3/8" drive and I do not like to use adapters on a torque wrench if possible.

 

This has to be for removal of the brake pad pins right?? 1/4 drive should be fine.

 

As long as the adapter is straight up and down, it won't affect torque.

 

+1 got mine at sears. I told the guy at the counter what I wanted and he said you must have a Harley

 

My opinion... People get way too paranoid about torquing fasteners.

Sure, just about every fastener has a specified torque value associated with it and for good reason. They are absolutely necessary to control quality and consistency during manufacturing.

But once the product leaves the factory there are only a handful of applications that are critical enough to require the use of a torque wrench.

I don't think my Duece with 80,000 miles has ever seen a torque wrench.

Edit: This might be a good topic foor a new thread... I think I'll do it in the General Forum. I know I'm gonna get hammered from a lot of folks.

 

Why start a new one
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...ue-wrench.html

 

Some of the longer extensions deflect slightly at higher torques, something like this wouldn't be an issue though. If you're using a clicker type wrench preload the slop out of the socket/adapter before torquing to prevent false torque spikes when the slop is taken up.

 

Did you try sears online? They have way more stuff than the store shelves.

 

That's about the stupidist comment I've heard from an inexperienced mechanic, ever! The fact that he "knows he's gonna get hammered" must mean that he is doing that post to stirr trouble.

He's actually proud of that low number on his speedo. Takes a picture and posts it. My average speed when I am bored. LOL