Sealey Vs035 Brake Shoe Spring Pliers

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Some people call them multi-tool brake pliers because of their multiple functionalities. Others call them dual-end pliers because both ends of each plier have a tool for working on a specific type of spring in the drum brake.

If your brake pliers do not have all four features, then you cannot rely on them to complete a drum brake job. You might need an additional hand tool. Once the slot on the plate and the pin align, stop compressing the spring spring so that it pops off from the pin to release the brake shoe. The next step is to install the bottom pin but first install the parking brake link with its spring on the right side. Also, set the wheel cylinder properly between the brake shoes at the top and the self-adjuster at the bottom. Now you are set to install the lower spring. Attaching the lower drum brake spring 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? 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.

Pull the other end of the spring with the hooked plier jaw. Open the pliers so that the bent jaw bites onto the shoe lining to act as leverage as you extend the spring. 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.

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 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.

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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. Squeeze the handles of the pliers together to extend the spring. This will pull the spring hook right out of the adjuster plate hole. 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. In this section, I show you how to use brake spring pliers to disassemble or assemble a drum brake system. But first, make sure you put on eye goggles to protect your eyes in case the springs come flying at you accidentally.

This second method is only good when you do not need to remove the brake shoes. Otherwise, I do not recommend it because it requires you to apply a lot of pressure on the handles to pull the spring out. Moreover, your pliers must be long enough to exert leverage on the spring. Assembling drum brakes with brake spring pliersThe second approach involves removing the spring directly without following any sequence. However, because the spring is under tension, you the brake pliers to unhook one end from the adjuster lever. This is where the open hook end of the drum brake pliers comes in handy. Steps