Do you need special tools for drum brakes?
Working on drum brakes also requires some special tools to make your life easier. You’ll need a drum brake retainer spring tool and a pair of drum brake spring pliers. These can often be purchased as a set. You’ll also need simple tools like a hammer, pliers, and other assorted hand tools to get everything apart.
Do you need a brake piston tool?
To successfully push back the rear caliper brake piston, you will need a simple tool such as a plier or a screwdriver. So now you know that the piston is fully retracted, and you can go ahead to remove and replace the brake pads of your vehicle’s brake system.
What is a disc brake piston tool used for?
The Capri Tools Disc Brake Piston Tool is a must have tool for changing your rear disc brake pads or rotors. Used with a 3/8 in. ratchet, the tool rotates and compresses rear disc brake piston back into the brake caliper, so you can reinstall the brake caliper after changing brake pads or rotors.
What kind of tool do I need to remove brake bolts?
Some calipers may require a hex-head (also known as “Allen head”) socket or Torx head socket to remove the bolts. A caliper piston compression tool will push a piston back into its housing to provide clearance for new brake pads.
Is there a reset tool for rear brake pads?
Brake pad design configuration may vary slightly, but the concept is the same. A rear caliper reset tool is necessary for parking brake integrated systems. The reset tool screws the piston back into the caliper. These calipers cannot be compressed with a clamping tool, it can only be reset with the reset 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.
What kind of tool do I need to adjust brake shoes?
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 . Adjusting clearance between brake shoes and drum with a starwheel adjuster tool.