Lisle 50700 Brake Adjusting Tool
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To check adjustment, I would simply remove the drum and replace it, or I would use a screw driver; this tool simply makes it easier.
No, the parking brake on the 2012 TnC is integrated with the brake caliper (part of) and this tool is designed for a drum brake style of parking brake.
It's only for adjusting the star wheel on the drums, so no if you need to adjust the actual line.
Yes, it always seems to work for me.
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What I got was a gleaming Chinese-made tool. Unless you open the package, there's no way of knowing where it was made. On the package, there are no identifying marks. Lisle is becoming more devious, as more of their products are manufactured in China and sold at the same price; they are edging closer to becoming a craftsman. I'm not going to buy Lisle anymore; if I wanted cheap imported tools, I'd go to Harbor Freight and save a lot of money.
This is a very thin tool that can be used to adjust the star nuts on brakes that have been well lubricated. This thin brake adjuster, on the other hand, is a disappointment if you're trying to budge a rusted star nut on an older vehicle or a boat trailer that's been exposed to salt water too often. Because of the thin metal, there is a lot of flexibility. It's a good buy for the money.
On my homemade trailer, which uses repurposed mobile home axles, I installed new brakes and adjusters, which made the adjustment a breeze. It's always been a screwdriver, but there's so little room to work on these drums that even with it jacked up, a little leverage provided by this tool made the 3-in-1 the best option. Though I suspect it will be a long time before it is used again, I believe the money spent was well spent. In general, I'm still expecting the first Lisle tool to be a letdown. Although some reviewers disagreed, I believe the tool is fairly durable; however, it is not designed to overcome rusted or frozen adjusters, so cleaning and oiling them should be done when replacing the shoes. It receives a 5-star rating because there are no complaints. stars.
I purchased it after seeing a video, but even the video's creator admitted that he would no longer use it and would instead use pliers. This thing comes with instructions on how to use it, and there are plenty of videos available to help you, but it's still a pain in the neck. I spent a couple of hours trying to figure out how to do this. Using pliers will make your life a lot easier.
This tool was useless for separating a parking brake cable union from the cable. I'm working on a parking brake cable for a 2006 Ford Superduty. I ended up using vise grips to hold one end of the union while pushing the cable end against the vise grips with an air hammer. Use this method to save money.
It's too flimsy and cheap. This is not a tool with which she should exercise caution. The first time I used it, I got a little bent. Get the heavier Duty version for a little more money. Not the stamped sheet metal, though.
I purchased this item to use on a Dexter 6k pound trailer drum brake assembly with the parking brake cable option. Because the parking brake attachment bracket on the assembly has a flanged rim, it's impossible to slide the tool in to compress the latching clips, this tool didn't work for that application. To compress them and detach the cable mount, I used screwdrivers and picks.
This tool aids in the separation of the parking brake cable from the backing plate of the rear drum. It slides over the serrated area and compresses it, allowing you to remove the cable. For my rear axle swap, it was perfect. Worth it! BTW, in the rating section, I'm not sure what "stretch" means.
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