Sealey Vs035 Brake Shoe Spring Pliers

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The first approach requires you to remove the drum brake shoes first. So, you must start by removing the primary and secondary return springs, the self-adjuster cable, and the brake shoe hold-down springs. This then lets you remove the brake shoes. Attach the brake adjuster cable to the spring pin. Make it go around the cable guide you have just installed in the previous step. Total Tools reserve the right to change or withdraw free delivery at any time. Estimated Delivery Timeframes

In this article, I share all you need to know about brake spring pliers and why you need them for brake drum jobs. You will learn how to use the different parts of brake spring pliers to work on different springs. I will also share some of the top choices. But first, what are drum brakes? What Are Drum Brakes? The first thing to look at when buying any pliers is how they are built. Pliers should be strong and sturdy to withstand pressure and abuse. The same applies to brake spring pliers. Good brake pliers should be solid enough to work on the heavy-duty brake springs without bending. At the very least, the pliers should be forged from steel. 2. Multi-tool Besides being heavy-duty, the most outstanding feature of the OTC 7069A brake pliers is their replaceable tip. So, when you break it, you don’t need to buy new pliers. You just replace the tip and continue using the pliers like they were new. This feature makes these pliers so versatile So, what features should you look for when buying brake spring pliers? Essential Features of the Best Drum Brake Spring Pliers Now hook the other end of the secondary return spring onto the spring stud. Use the notched handle end of the brake plier to lever the spring hook and slide it onto the stud.Brake springs are heavy duty and have a lot of tension in them. So, sometimes they may pop off and jump right onto your face. That is why you should have your goggles on before attempting to remove them. Disassembling drum brakes with brake spring pliers Removing drum brake top springs Brake shoes are used in drum brake systems, with the lined shoe pressing against the inside of the drum to stop it moving. The drum is attached to the wheel making it a safe and effective way to make your car stop. Brakes and rear brake shoes are something that are extremely important for your safety and should never be neglected.

If you want a touch of German quality on your brake pliers, you can consider the Hazet 796 brake spring pliers. They are not dual-end pliers. So you cannot use them to remove the brake shoe retainer springs or install the return springs. But they are excellent for removing stubborn return springs from the anchor stud on any car.

Typical brake spring pliers have an open hooked jaw for working on the bottom springs. The other jaw is bent so that you can use it as leverage when pulling the bottom spring to hook or unhook it from the brake shoe. Well, that is how to use brake spring multi-tool pliers to remove and install all the springs in the drum brake assembly. You do not need to carry additional pliers or hand tools. But your pliers need to have all the features for working on different springs. Otherwise, you will need an extra pair of pliers such as vise grips along with the brake pliers. But you don’t want that, do you? Squeeze the handles of the pliers together to extend the spring. This will pull the spring hook right out of the adjuster plate hole. Drum brakes are a type of brake system that uses brake shoes to stop a wheel instead of brake pads. They are common on the rear wheels of older cars. Nowadays, most new cars use brake calipers even on rear wheels and only use the drum brake system as an emergency brake. parts of a drum brake system Brake spring pliers are special types of automotive pliers for removing and installing brake shoe springs and springs that hold drum brake hardware in place.