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Old 07-22-15 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by on the path
I've had the same experience with Park cone wrenches. Mine are the double ended. They do make some single ended cone wrenches.. maybe more substantial?

The BB tool needs to be of very hard material. I've found they are difficult to maintain proper engagement even when brand new.
The single ended cone wrenches are definitely more substantial than the double ended.
Use of a couple regular 17MM wrenches will break one locknut free and save wear & tear on the relatively thin cone wrenches.

Use some method of retaining the BB tool.
This is what I do-
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