One day Kent "finally had it!" Replacing parking brake shoes was always a dreaded job. As he thought about it he realized the frustration was mostly due to the hassle of getting all the holding springs on and off. So he set out to develop a new tool. It took a whole day of trial and error working with many different concepts until he came up with the final design for this tool. In the videos, you will see a "T" handle, but the current design incorporates a standard big screwdriver handle for easier rotation.
Product Details
Extras are included that you will need to complete the install properly. You will receive the following:
- Special 3 in 1 Emergency / Parking Brake Installation Tool
- Brass brush for hub and backing plate cleaning
- Ceramic brake pad grease to lube key points
- 4 small applicators to apply the grease
- Special sandpaper to "seat" new parking brake shoes
- 25-minute-long highly detailed video instructions by Kent Bergsma
Brake shoe replacement kits can be ordered separately. Please see the related products below.
Here are pictures of the tool in action: 1. The tool removes and installs the very stiff lower spring.
2. The tool removes and installs the pesky little compression shoe side springs
3. And finally, this tool adjusts the shoes when you are all done WITH EASE!
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1968 to 1991 Parking Brake Shoe Repair Kit with Installation PDF Instructions
Emergency brake shoe maintenance is often neglected because the rear brake disc / rotor has to be removed to inspect and repair them. If the car has ever been driven a long distance with the emergency brake on, expect problems.