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πŸ”§ Versatile OTC 4591 Stinger Brake Spring Compressor Tool: Efficient and Easy Brake Spring Compression Review

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Description of πŸ”§ Versatile OTC 4591 Stinger Brake Spring Compressor Tool: Efficient and Easy Brake Spring Compression

OTC's Brake Spring Compressor Tool makes removing drum brake spring retainers simple and easy - no more fumbling around with pliers to try removing these components. Specially designed to provide the needed leverage for removing and installing stubborn brake shoe hold-down springs on Car, SUV, Van, and Light Truck drum brakes. Special beveled cup end and notched design grips the 11/16 inch to 7/8 inch retaining washers used to hold the springs in place. Includes a comfortable handle and knurled base for secure gripping. Rugged construction ensures this versatile tool will deliver reliable long-term service.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works as intended

Works as intended. Technically this is not required. But if you are planning to play drums for the first time, this will help you a lot to speed up the process.

Pros
  • Best of all
Cons
  • So far so good

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great tool. - Tool Kits

Replaced the drum brakes on my 2012 Silverado. This tool worked great for removing and installing the spring. I would definitely recommend you get one and save yourself the swearing lol.

Pros
  • Handy Item
Cons
  • Repair

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Quality that tool sets don't have

Like many people who may have the same problem of tools disappearing, regrowing legs or borrowing from friends, they've never been seen Again, MIA, I found myself in a situation where I was in dire need of a set of brake tools. OTC drugs are like most things. Tools, firms used to be of decent quality and brand. Prime and Amazon came through .OTC and this article, not much. Simple drum brake work struggled with every inch when I used them. I finally did [after several tight decisions and almost…

Pros
  • High marks for grip and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other picks