The exact shape of the head is different. Similar tools are the Torx wrench or the Bristol wrench.
The exact shape of the head is different. Similar tools are the Torx wrench or the Bristol wrench.
Torx or Allen wrenches get more torque (pressure) on the bolt.
You haven' said what for. Buy a set of MM Allen wrenches then you can't go wrong.
Allen wrenches are used to tighten and loosen Allen screws.
Some allen wrenches have rounded or ball tips to allow for easier access to screws or bolts that are at an angle or in hard-to-reach places. The rounded tip helps the wrench to pivot and reach into tight spaces more effectively.
The "Allen screw" name for the socket head cap screw and "Allen key" for the wrench originate from the products of the Allen Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. According to Bates, it is widely reported that the company trademarked the name "Allen wrench or key" for its range of hex wrenches in 1943. The Allen wrench trademark of the Allen Manufacturing Company owas taken out in 1943, Allen became such a successful brand of hex key that many consumers in following decades have assumed (reasonably but incorrectly) that the internal-wrenching hexagon drive was invented by someone named Allen.
Allen wrenches come in various sizes. There is no definitive information as to what size is needed to remove a brake caliber so you will need to match the wrench size to the best of your ability.
To remove the brake caliber bolt on a 2008 Escape, you will need a 9 mm wrench. These types of wrenches are also known as hex keys or Allen wrenches.
To replace brakes effectively, you need to know what type of brakes you have. In general, you will need a jack, new brakes, a wrench and Allen wrenches.
An allen wrench is sometimes referred to as a hex wrench or hex key.
I believe that's a 3/8 allen wrench, but it's a really simple matter to get under the vehicle and try different wrenches on until you find the correct one. Many calipers are held on with a 3/8 allen bolt, but some are 10mm and some even 1/2 regular bolt.
Yes, they are the same.
7mm Allen wrench