Brake Caliper Repair Tools

To feel confident on the road, regular brake system and parking brake service is essential. Drum brakes, like many disc brake systems, are serviced using standard wrench sets, but some require specialized tools. Brake caliper repair tools help automotive technicians perform their work quickly and efficiently.

The parking brake actuator connects to a lever that is secured to a shaft, housed within the caliper body and sealed with a rubber boot. The boot location is exposed to atmospheric particles, aggressive fluids, dust, and debris. During parking brake operation, some of this contamination enters the mechanism and causes binding. As a result, the parking brake either operates incorrectly or fails completely.

Caliper Mechanism Disassembly Challenges

Removing the caliper basket requires extracting the retaining clip, which typically has a non-standard shape and is very fragile. The retaining clip can be removed using a retaining clip puller, but this must be done while simultaneously pressing the piston inward. Attempts to remove the retaining clip with makeshift tools will likely result in failure. Creating a custom tool is also not the easiest solution. Using professional brake caliper repair tools is the best option available.

Advantages of Professional MSG Equipment Tools

MSG Equipment tools ensure quality and safe installation/removal of parking brake caliper baskets. Each fixture is designed for the most popular caliper models with parking brake mechanisms. The specialized design guarantees comfortable operation for compressing the spring inside the parking brake basket. After piston compression, the retaining clip extracts with maximum ease.

Our product line includes fixtures for the most common caliper types:

• TRW parking brake mechanism basket installation/removal fixture
• ATE parking brake mechanism basket installation/removal fixture
• BOSCH parking brake mechanism basket installation/removal fixture

Ordering Brake Caliper Repair Tools

Brake caliper repair tools can be purchased by contacting us at the phone numbers listed on our "Contact" page or by clicking the "Get Quote" button on the selected tool's product page. Tool and equipment delivery is available worldwide.