GM Rear Brake Spring Release Tool (W Spring) - Thexton Mfg Co

The Thexton THX832 GM Rear Brake Spring Release Tool is specifically designed for the safe and efficient removal of "W" style rear brake return springs on GM drum brake systems. This professional-grade tool provides technicians with consistent engagement and leverage, streamlining rear brake service while reducing the risk of component damage during maintenance procedures.

Key Features

• "W" Spring Compatibility: Engineered for secure engagement with "W" style brake return springs found on compatible GM cars and light trucks, ensuring repeatable and controlled release.
• Reduced Technician Effort: Designed to capture, compress, and release high-tension springs with significantly less physical strain compared to improvised methods, reducing fatigue during demanding brake jobs.
• Durable Construction: Built for rigorous daily use in professional shop environments, its heavy-duty design resists bending and premature wear, ensuring extended tool life.
• Enhanced Safety: Maintains a safe working distance between the technician's hands and the high-tension spring and backing plate, mitigating the risk of slips and injuries within tight drum brake assemblies.
• Component Protection: Helps prevent distortion of springs, damage to brake shoes, and scoring of backing plates, thereby preserving the integrity of brake hardware during service.

Applications

• Rear drum brake shoe and hardware replacement on GM vehicles equipped with "W" style rear return springs.
• Complete rear drum brake overhauls on various GM cars and light trucks.
• Service procedures for wheel cylinders, backing plates, and parking brakes that require efficient spring removal.
• Any GM rear drum brake job where quicker, more consistent "W" spring removal enhances overall efficiency and safety.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Thexton Mfg Co
• Model: THX832
• Product: GM Rear Brake Spring Release Tool (W Spring)
• Weight: 2.15 lb