u/AlternativeInfinite1

Do these ICON tools usually go back down to $49.99?

Do these ICON tools usually go back down to $49.99?

Hi everyone, I’m looking at these two ICON items:

https://preview.redd.it/bdgd2ry1ek2h1.png?width=744&format=png&auto=webp&s=1beb6585fa3a36a0e0f8f587b1f931f1aff682ef

https://preview.redd.it/uok2s7r6ek2h1.png?width=740&format=png&auto=webp&s=965d1d8bafec7dbbac53aec8be8a3e46cf6d47ff

I noticed both are currently $69.99, so with the Memorial Day 20% off coupon they would come down to about $55.99 each. However, I believe both were around $49.99 during the March Parking Lot Sale / recent coupons, and I unfortunately missed that deal.、

For people who follow Harbor Freight pricing more closely: do these ICON items usually drop back to $49.99 fairly often, or was that a relatively rare deal? Would you wait for another coupon/parking lot sale, or is $55.99 with the 20% off coupon still a decent buy?

I don’t need them urgently, but I do some DIY automotive work and would like to add them to my tool setup eventually. Thanks!

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u/AlternativeInfinite1 — 2 days ago
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Stuck rear caliper bracket bolt on Mazda CX-3

I’m trying to replace the brake pads and rotors on a 2023 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S, and I can’t loosen the rear caliper bracket bolt, which should be a 14mm bolt. I attached some pictures of it.

As far as I know, these are the original factory-installed bolts and have never been removed before. There also appears to be some threadlocker on them.

So far, I’ve tried tapping the ratchet with a hammer, applying PB penetrating oil, and attaching a pipe to the end of the ratchet for extra leverage. None of these has worked, and the bolt is still extremely tight.

The main issue is that there isn’t much room in the rear wheel well, so I can’t easily fit a breaker bar in there.

Do you have any tips or tool recommendations for breaking this bolt loose without rounding it off or damaging anything nearby?

Thanks a lot!

u/AlternativeInfinite1 — 7 days ago

Is the Mityvac vacuum pump brake bleeder worth it at $40?

I’m considering buying the Mityvac vacuum pump kit for about $40 with the coupon. https://www.harborfreight.com/mityvac-vacuum-pump-39522.html?event_id=184447

I’d mainly use it for DIY brake bleeding/fluid changes on multiple cars.

Does it work well for brake bleeding? How's its builid quality?

Should I get it now before the coupon expires, wait for a better deal, or skip it and spend more on a pressure bleeder instead?

Thanks!

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u/AlternativeInfinite1 — 14 days ago