Rear brake caliper tool
What rear brake caliper tool do I need to replace rear brake pads Rear disk brake calipers with integral parking brake mechanism are quite different that the front calipers. You’ll need a rear brake...
View ArticleBrake spring removal tool
How to remove brake springs Some of the springs on drum brakes can be mighty tough to remove using just a traditional brake spring pliers. That’s where these special brake spring removal tools con in...
View ArticleTools to bleed brakes and clutch master cylinder
Best tools to bleed brakes and clutch master cylinder Forget about bleeding brakes by pumping the pedal. That’s a great way to get air into the ABS valves. If that happens you might need a scan tool to...
View ArticleBrake Line Flaring Tool
How flare a brake Line with a brake line flaring tool If you’re replacing a brake line on a late model car or truck you’ll probably have to form a bubble flare. They’re now more common that the typical...
View ArticleBend brake line
How to bend brake line Skip the wide radius bending tools you find at the auto parts store. They’re almost worthless because most of the brake line bends are really tight 90° bends. Instead, buy a...
View ArticleDisk brake pad spreader tool
Disk brake pad spreader tool So you’ve compressed the caliper with a huge C-clamp and removed it from the bracket. Now what? You have to press the caliper piston back into the bore. Some guys use the...
View ArticleDrum Brake Spring remover tools
Drum Brake Spring remover tools If you’re going to work on drum brakes and have the pliers style spring remover with the curved hook, you’re going to be frustrated. Many of the newer style drum brake...
View ArticleWhat brake grease to use
Brake grease is a special synthetic high-temp lube for lubricating brake parts Using the right brake grease is critical to maintaining proper caliper operation. Don’t make the mistake of using...
View ArticleClutch slave cylinder bleeding procedure
How to bleed clutch slave and master cylinder When you change a clutch or clutch master cylinder you have to perform a clutch slave cylinder bleeding procedure. In many ways it’s not much different...
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