Description
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This OTC product is designed to compress parking brake springs and hold them in a compressed position while servicing the brake cable or other brake components. To be used on Ford and Dodge truck applications.
No structured vehicle fitment data is available. Compare the listing with the vehicle and existing part before ordering.
Repair scenarios, installation, companion parts, and use outcomes
Buying guidance
Quick decision
Review this brake adjusting tools in the context of the repair and the surrounding components.
Repair scenario
- Identify the symptom and confirm that this is the component required by the repair.
- Inspect nearby connectors, fasteners, and mating surfaces before installation.
Installation notes
- Use the listing instructions when present and follow the vehicle service procedure.
- Professional installation may be appropriate when the repair requires special tools or calibration.
Companion parts
- Inspect nearby fasteners, connectors, seals, fluids, and wear items before starting the repair.
- Use the service procedure and the visible package contents to identify any additional parts or tools required.
Before you buy
- Compare the listing title, photos, package contents, and specifications with the part being replaced.
- Confirm vehicle compatibility and installation requirements before ordering.
Customer feedback
Ratings and written reviews
3.9 / 5
41 source ratings
Source: Amazon. Imported marketplace feedback is shown for product research and is not a review of a purchase made on this website.
David R Moots –
Didn’t work on 2002 Ford Explorer. Hopefully I can use on future repairs.
George S. –
Rather pricey, but saved skinned knuckles and much frustration in disconnecting spring-retractor end of parking brake cable on TrailVoy platform. If I use it just one more time, it will be well-worth the price …. and I’m expecting to use it again next year to replace the entire Ebrake cables.
R.Lent –
I tried for 2 days to get the spring off my Chevy express 3500. I watched this video, ordered the pliers and when they came in they performed as stated. I was done in minutes ! Thank you. A perfect tool for the job.
Otis –
This tool works as described and as it was intended. I wish I had it when I did the brakes on my Buick. It would have made the job soooo much easier.
Customer –
Needs to be reverse engineered. No point in locking pliers if they lock when the parking brake cable spring is already at it’s longest point. Needs to compress the spring away from the cable to attach the parking brake assessment then lock. Heavy, overpriced, loose points, very poorly manufactured
Sunshine –
great price
Customer –
I had a heavy duty emergency brake cable with a very large spring for a 1 ton dump truck and this compressor worked perfect thank you
BBS –
Save yourself the frustration of trying to remove the parking brake spring without this tool. It will take a very long time to do so. This OTC grip clamp design will make very quick work of it. Expensive but worth having in your tool box. High recommended.
Colt –
Made a difficult repair on a 2015 Chevy 2500HD parking brake system replacement and rebuild much easier
couple –
Product was ok but for my application they didn’t fit in the space to use them.