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US 4,870,737 AGranted
Brake spring removal tool
OwnerRoger Navarroinventor
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Abstract
A brake spring removal tool is disclosed. The tool includes laterally extending spurs which engage the coiled portion of the spring, allowing the user to remove or install the spring.
Claims1
A tool for removing and installing a coiled brake spring end from engagement with a mounting post comprising, in combination:
- an elongated handle;
- a block rigidly affixed to one end of said elongated handle;
- spring engaging means extending laterally from two opposite sides of said block;
- said spring engaging means includes a pair of spurs extending laterally from each said opposite side of said block and being normally arranged in relation to said handle, each of said pair of spurs including one spur having a length greater than the length of the other spur;
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- said spurs having an outside diameter slightly less than the inside diameter of said coiled spring, whereby said spur is insertable into said spring to facilitate removal of said spring.
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