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johneliot
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 Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 7:55 pm Post subject: Brake spring tool |
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Does someone know the size of the brake spring tool for a 69? I would like to pick one up so I don't have to keep using a pair of pliers. The ones I've found have one side 5/8 - 11/16 on one side and 11/16 - 7/8 on the other. Do I need metric sizes for this?
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Bruce
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| Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Brake spring tool |
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I use a 17mm socket on an extension. It's always in my tool box and I don't need to hunt for a special tool.
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johneliot
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| Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Brake spring tool |
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Bruce,
The 12 points inside the socket are enough to turn the disk so the little pin will line up?
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PatsGhia
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| Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 12:03 am Post subject: Re: Brake spring tool |
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Whipped this up a number of years ago from some scrap steel. Works great - can see the pin to line it up. I use it with a pair of vice grips normally. Total width is around 9/16", cutout is around 1/4" wide by 1/8" deep.
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Cusser
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| Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:35 am Post subject: Re: Brake spring tool |
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I've used one like this for over 4 decades now
Most auto parts stores should have something similar for under $15.
I think the smaller of what you asked about would work for the shoe retaining springs/cups.
For the traditional type brake springs, I've always just grabbed on the straight part with genuine Vise-Grip pliers.
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