Brake Tools

[Dave/Green Bay]

Just finished a brake job on my 46. Wrestling the 4 brake spring was quite a job. Is there a tool made to do that job? Thanks Dave/Green Bay

 

[Tim Ayers]

Just finished a brake job on my 46. Wrestling the 4 brake spring was quite a job. Is there a tool made to do that job? Thanks Dave/Green Bay

Yes. It's a drum brake multi-tool. They have a hook on one end for stretching the spring over to the other shoe.

They are still made new, but I'm sure Ebay would be full of used ones. I have a Snap-on version and it's an excellent tool. Shouldn't cost you much since most modern cars are disc brakes now.

 

[Mart]

Just look for brake pliers or brake spring pliers on ebay. Should be less than 10 bucks.

Mart.

 

[Dave/Green Bay]

Tim: Thanks have a Snap on unit headed my way. Dave/Green Bay

 

[19Fordy]

Here ya go. Available on line or at any good parts store.
Will last you a life time.
The brake assembly shown is of MT Products Lincoln brake conversion.

 

[JSeery]

Doing brakes without the brake tools is a BIG job! I have several different sets and find some tools work better on some brakes and the others better on a different set of brakes.

 

[flatford8]

Easier and SAFER. I know a guy with only one eye from using needle nose pliers pulling on brake springs......Mark