Reddit reviews OTC 4590 Brake Spring Plier and Claw
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Effectively removes and replaces shoe return springs of drum brakes on domestic cars and trucksThin narrow point provides straight in-line pull on springRobust handle provides powerful leverageDouble-ended designPlated steel resists corrosion
False... Proper brake spring pliers. You'll thank ME later.
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-4590-Brake-Spring-Plier/dp/B00063V40G/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00063V40G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486941746&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=drum+brake+tool&dpPl=1&dpID=31mdsI2Cj1L&ref=plSrch
I assume the hard part you’re referring to is getting the shaft of the butterfly through the seat. If so grab yourself a brake drum spring tool. They come in many shapes and sizes, the one you want has a long round shaft that tapers and has a hook or two little teeth at the end. All you do to assemble is slip the long end of the butterfly shaft through one of the seat holes. Then slide the drum brake spring tool through the other hole in the seat from the outside towards the center. Now twist the seat so you can get the drum brake tool to grab the short end of the shaft and roll the tool over the top. The seat will slip right into the shaft no problem. A small amount of pure silicone grease on the shaft of the tool makes this real easy.
Additionally these tools have a pliers that will help you lift the seal onto the shaft too if that’s easier. They’re made for springs so make sure there’s nothing sharp on them that needs to be ground off before starting.
here’s a link to one like I’m talking about.
I linked these from amazon, just to show you. Both of these will make the job easier.
Pliers from amazon Use the round part on the end of the handle, put it on the top part of the spring and twist. Use the other end of the handle as a prybar to put the spring on.
[Hold down spring thingy] (http://www.amazon.com/Tools-2774-Shoe-Rtng-Sprg/dp/B0002SQU7W/) Removes the round hold down on the shoes.
This should help it has an end that will engage the stud and you just lever the spring on.