TL;DR: This is a great tool and I wish I had bought it sooner. I got this tool through the Vine program; I've seen them before but never felt I could justify the cost. I've always had cheap HF hand screw spreaders or old gaskets and a screwdriver. These methods work, and if you're thinking about it or dinner tonight, go eat. However, if you have a few extra bucks, this tool is a great investment. When I first opened the box, I looked at each piece individually, more out of curiosity than anything else. Caution: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE RATCHET IN ANY DIRECTION. He will get stuck and it's a complete PITA to free him. Not impossible, but damn close. The ratchet isn't the smoothest, but I attribute that to the stiffer, thicker sprockets. This thing looks like a tank, especially next to my $5 handheld wrench. With the supplied adapter plates you get two tools in one. They are quite thick with powerful magnets to keep them in place. This makes working with the brakes a lot easier and the comfort is worth it. However, as someone else said, if you're looking for a drum brake tool, this won't help you.
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