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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Question What Is It ?

Is this a brake adjusting tool ??
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Yep it is.
Old Jun 10, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Drum brake adjuster tool but most just use a big standard screw driver.
Old Jun 10, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Yes it is. Its used to adjust the star wheel from the back side of the drum backing plate.
Old Jun 12, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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You all will probably find it hard to believe, but I've been using this as a paint can opener for about 30 years. Appreciate your replies. Now I can use it for the old girl.
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:53 AM
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If it works who cares lol,I'm the master at modding tools or using something off the wall.I have a draw of odd wrenches cut down or bent for tight spots.The timing belt tensor on a mitsubishi takes a special tool i made my own out of a pair or bent needle nose pliers.The drip rail trim on these mustangs comes off super easy with a old church key can opener.
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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How does the church key work?
Old Jun 14, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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Just use it to gently pray the trim off a little bit at a time and when you put it back just pushing with your hands works too.
Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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Thanks.
Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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I have seen a old bottle opener used the same way too.




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