What kind of tool do you need to replace drum brake?
When you find it’s time to replace your drum brake shoes, brake drums, or parking brake components, CARiD has the parts AND tools you’ll need to perform the job yourself. Once the drum is removed, a T-handle brake shoe spring removal tool for American vehicles with big springs will make easy work of getting the shoes off.
When do you need to replace drum brake Springs?
Unhooking drum brake shoe springs. When you find it’s time to replace your drum brake shoes, brake drums, or parking brake components, CARiD has the parts AND tools you’ll need to perform the job yourself.
What’s the best tool to remove brake shoes?
Once the drum is removed, a T-handle brake shoe spring removal tool for American vehicles with big springs will make easy work of getting the shoes off. One hook grabs the spring as another arm of the tool wedges it off. Some import cars with smaller hold-down clips on the brake shoes may benefit from a compact, circular-ended brake clip tool.
What are special tools used in Brake Service?
Either way, a specially shaped brake bleeder wrench makes it easy to open and close bleeder valves on each caliper. Some examples we offer are the OEM Tools One Person Brake Bleeder Kit, CTA One Man Brake Bleeder Kit, and the Powerbuilt One-Man Brake Bleeder Master Kit just to name a few.
When you find it’s time to replace your drum brake shoes, brake drums, or parking brake components, CARiD has the parts AND tools you’ll need to perform the job yourself. Once the drum is removed, a T-handle brake shoe spring removal tool for American vehicles with big springs will make easy work of getting the shoes off.
Do you have to wear asbestos respirator when replacing drum brakes?
Put on an asbestos respirator. The work you’re about to do involves finely-ground brake dust or asbestos dust, and breathing it can be extremely hazardous to your health. Get a mask that’s designed for the job of filtering asbestos, not a simple paper one you might use in a shop. Send the kids and pets away, too.
What do you need to know about drum brakes?
Drum brakes have a bunch of springs and levers for the self-adjuster and parking brake. They are usually different colors. Take a picture with a digital camera or make a detailed drawing of where everything is before you take anything apart!
Unhooking drum brake shoe springs. When you find it’s time to replace your drum brake shoes, brake drums, or parking brake components, CARiD has the parts AND tools you’ll need to perform the job yourself.