Thexton 365 Universal Emergency Brake Tool

by Thexton

Product Features

• Compresses spring on emergency brake cable for replacing brake shoe arm
• Frees one hand for replacing brake shoe lever
• Made of steel
• Plastic grip handles

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 0.3 x 5.7 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000P9GO0Q
• Item model number: 365
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,081 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #20 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Brake Repair Tools > Brake Adjusting Tools

Product Description

When it comes to replacing the brake shoe arm, be sure to have these handy. It allows you to compress the spring on the emergency brake cable and have one hand free. Made to last with their durable steel construction.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Freakin' Life Saver!!, November 22, 2010

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S. A. "- Steve-O" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Thexton 365 Universal Emergency Brake Tool (Misc.)

Okay, first off, let me start by saying, I didn't even KNOW a tool like this existed until I met my match on a rear-brake job for an '04 Saturn Ion. That being said, after theorizing a tool like this HAD to exist simply due to the *extreme* level of effort required to remove one single shoe attached to the e-brake cable from the rear drums, I was extremely pleased to find this little guy!! Now, it's not a "high-end" looking tool by any means, and it could probably use a little bit MORE "polishing" as it seems a little bit "cheap". That being said, however, if you have an e-brake cable spring attached to a shoe on your drums that vice-grips are doing nothing for (i.e. A little metal ball/object at the end of the cable "holding" the spring on the cable which in turn is also "pinching" the shoe's "cut-out" hole), you NEED this tool. It still takes a "little" work to use (mostly keeping the tool and the spring "attached" to the tool while trying to "compress" the spring and "separate" it from the little metal ball/object) and I don't think it quite makes the job a "one-person" job (though that may depend on the vehicle), it was indispensable for my work. My only "improvements" at this time would be, allow it to open wider, add some padding to those handles (or better yet, replace the cheap red 'sleeves' with actual rubber handles), and make the "groove" deeper so the cable and spring don't try to "jump off" the end every time you "expand" the tool, and maybe shave down the 'back' of the tool a little (the 'flat' area considered the 'back' of the top of the tool). Other than that, best $20 I've spent on a "specialty" tool! I'd pay more if the aforementioned improvements were made!! Again, I am surprised that this tool isn't more common amongst tool manufacturers as I would have NEVER been able to complete my rear-brake job without it! And I've done TONS of rear-drum brake jobs in my life! This was the first with such a "stiff" spring, no amount of vice-grips could over-come the e-brake spring's force. This tool is a must for any mechanic working on rear-drums with e-brake springs!! Highly HIGHLY recommended for peace of mind and stress-less drum brake shoe replacements!! Thank You Thexton for making such a product!!! And Thank You Amazon for carrying such a product!! Top notch!!

5.0 out of 5 stars What an EXCELLENT tool!!!, September 28, 2010

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Muscle Plus - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Thexton 365 Universal Emergency Brake Tool (Misc.)

Having used everything from brute strength to two pairs of dykes to handle problems with instalation of the parking brake cable, it is really nice to finally see a tool designed for this work!!!