Brake Tools

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Tacx Brake Shoe Tuner T4580

This is one of those tools that, once you have it, you can't remember how you managed without it. This is an ingenious tool enabling brake blocks to be easily set to the correct position. For optimum braking power the brake blocks - with the wheel rotating in the forward direction - and the rim are to touch at the correct angle, with a slight toe-in. The BrakeShoe Tuner is suitable for racing and maintain bike wheels, with up to 36 spokes and rims up to 40 mm.

Park CN-10 Professional Cable and Housing Cutter

CN-10 Professional Cable and Housing Cutter The CN-10 Cable and Housing Cutter is a shop quality cutter designed specifically for use on all bicycle cables and housing, including hard-to-cut index housing. Cold forged, heat treated steel handles for strength Precision ground cutting jaws for a clean cut on every cable Built in crimper for cable end caps and forming hole for reforming housing ends and housing ferrules Wire latch holds handles together when not in use

Jagwire Cable Cutters

Perfect for the home mechanic Jagwire's cable cutters are made from durable SK5 steel providing hundreds of clean housing and cable cuts. The included awl is convenient for opening the ends of cut housing.

Park BT-2 Cable Stretcher
AKA Locking Fourth Hand

BT-2 Cable Stretcher Commonly referred to as a “4th Hand”, the Park Tool Cable Stretcher pulls cables tight for adjustment of derailleurs and brakes. It features one-hand operation with a thumb lock to hold the cable tight while your hand is freed up to tighten pull-up bolts and nuts. A must for any shop, home or professional.

Thumb lock for one-handed operation

Made from chrome plated heat treated steel Cushion grips for comfort

Super B Cable Pliers TB4585

Inner cable puller with thumb lock to hold the cable tight