torque wrench recommendations (for my SS brake line installation)

[heftylefty58]

I'm going to attempt to install stainless steel brake lines (and speed bleeders) on my 2003 Yukon Denali, and my manual indicates torque specs ranging from ~6 - 30 ft lb (or 9 - 40 N m).

If you have recommendations or advice regarding torque wrenches, I'd appreciate your feedback.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Chris]

interested in this also, been debating getting one

 

[mdtahoe]

Snap on makes the best and most accurate

 

[WickedGoat]

Snap On may be pretty good, but you are going to pay for it. I have an SK and a Harbor Freight torque wrench. I also have used a KD wrench as well. For the home DIY that may not use it very often, check out the harbor freight or Craftsman torque wrenches. When they go on sale, grab one. They do pretty well and can take a fair amount of abuse. As for any TQ wrench, when you are done using it, always spin the wrench adjustment all the way back..... This is better for the spring mechanism inside the handle that maintains the TQ settings. If you want to go for the gusto, any Snap On, Matco or MAC will do the job, including a number on your wallet.

 

[04Hoe]

I have a 3/8 and 1/2 in Craftsman and have no complaints.

 

[destroyer1362]

I have a 3/8 Craftsman digitorque, or whatever its called. Got it a while ago and still works like new

 

[Eagle]

I have a craftsman beam type (so OG but can never be uncalibrated, and also can do the torque + ___ degree fasteners easier)

And I have a harbor freight clicker type for wheel nuts and other daily use.
anything under 20 I just do by hand, like those speed bleeders.