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For installing the brake shoe retaining clips on the pins. Must be the first time encountering this type of retaining system instead of the round springs.
First time I've used this tool I bought over 30 years ago.
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For installing the brake shoe retaining clips on the pins. Must be the first time encountering this type of retaining system instead of the round springs.
Nice tool for that. Is that a Triumph or MG you are working on?
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Never saw those retainers. Must be cheaper to make than the old coil spring/slotted washer kind. I could do those with my fingers.
My old Studebakers use the same type of retaining clips to retain the shoes. I use a screwdriver to remove them and use my fingers to install them. In all of the years of working on Studebakers, I never knew there was a specific tool for removing the retaining clips.
Drum brakes were always a PITA.
Those clips came with my F150 hardware kit. I like 'em just as well as or better than the washers & springs kind.
For washers & springs, I always used an 11-12mm socket on a 6" extension, or just slip joint pliers.
The little notch for engaging the nail end is money. I usually just spin the head behind the backing plate with my dopey blind finger.
For washers & springs, I always used an 11-12mm socket on a 6" extension, or just slip joint pliers.
The little notch for engaging the nail end is money. I usually just spin the head behind the backing plate with my dopey blind finger.
>30 years ago that tool might've cost $3.45! Money in the bank.
Originally Posted by spasm3
Nice tool for that. Is that a Triumph or MG you are working on?
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Nice tool for that. Is that a Triumph or MG you are working on?
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Originally Posted by JohnG
I could do those with my fingers.
Nope.
I could do those with my fingers.
Nope.
Originally Posted by JohnG
Never saw those retainers. Must be cheaper to make than the old coil spring/slotted washer kind. I could do those with my fingers.
Not a chance you could do those with your fingers. Sorry.
That tool is worth its weight in gold for that purpose. I have onenjust like it (different brand).
Never saw those retainers. Must be cheaper to make than the old coil spring/slotted washer kind. I could do those with my fingers.
Not a chance you could do those with your fingers. Sorry.
That tool is worth its weight in gold for that purpose. I have onenjust like it (different brand).
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i have got a bunch of those brake tools in the tool box. these days don't think i will ever use them again. finding a drum braked vehicle after 2010 is pretty hard. usually its the base model of anything. even my 99 outback had disk in the rear
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Originally Posted by JohnG
Never saw those retainers. Must be cheaper to make than the old coil spring/slotted washer kind. I could do those with my fingers.
Not a chance you could do those with your fingers. Sorry.
That tool is worth its weight in gold for that purpose. I have onenjust like it (different brand).
Needle-nose pliers will usually work, but that tool definitely works better. Many Honda's use this style of retainer.
Originally Posted by JohnG
Never saw those retainers. Must be cheaper to make than the old coil spring/slotted washer kind. I could do those with my fingers.
Not a chance you could do those with your fingers. Sorry.
That tool is worth its weight in gold for that purpose. I have onenjust like it (different brand).
Needle-nose pliers will usually work, but that tool definitely works better. Many Honda's use this style of retainer.
Perfect tool for the job. I also have a tool or two that I've owned for decades and never used.
Originally Posted by Imp4
Drum brakes were always a PITA.
I don't mine them. Had to help dad with his 240z a few years ago and they seemed simple enough. Tedious, but simple.
Calipers depending on the vehicle can be easy conceptually, but very laborious depending on what needs done.
Sumitomo calipers that allow you to slide the pads in from the top are an amazing design. Not sure why it didn't take off outside of the Japanese market. Dads Z and mom's ‘Yoda both have them.
Drum brakes were always a PITA.
I don't mine them. Had to help dad with his 240z a few years ago and they seemed simple enough. Tedious, but simple.
Calipers depending on the vehicle can be easy conceptually, but very laborious depending on what needs done.
Sumitomo calipers that allow you to slide the pads in from the top are an amazing design. Not sure why it didn't take off outside of the Japanese market. Dads Z and mom's ‘Yoda both have them.
Better having a bunch of tools you don't need than not having one tool when you need it.
Originally Posted by Imp4
Drum brakes were always a PITA.
Yes .
I had a 1970 Ford custom with drums , front & back . Back in the day .
I purchased the " brake tools " to work on those brakes . Still have them .
Our 1991 Caprice has drums in the back . Those tools come in handy for them , too .
Drum brakes were always a PITA.
Yes .
I had a 1970 Ford custom with drums , front & back . Back in the day .
I purchased the " brake tools " to work on those brakes . Still have them .
Our 1991 Caprice has drums in the back . Those tools come in handy for them , too .
Easy boys! I meant the coil spring type. They were easy. Never saw the flat kind pictured.
My question is if you did indeed WEAR EYE PROTECTION?!?
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