When doing auto brake repairs or shoe changes, don’t aggravate yourself trying to remove retaining springs with pliers that slip or barely grip, instead use the STEELMAN 42017 . This double ended tool is specially designed to remove a wide range of retaining spring clip sizes. The special socket design fits restraining spring washers sized 5/8 to 11/16-inch on one end and 11/16 to 7/8-inch on the other making spring removal a simple matter of line up, push, and twist 90 degrees. Take the hassle out of brake jobs and add STEELMAN to your brake repair kit.