Show Your Ford Brake Wrenches

[Ed in Virginia]

I have a couple of Lectrolite Ford brake wrenches. One is 7/16 x 1/2 and the other is 1/2 x 9/16.

 

[Ed in Virginia]

Lectrolite brake wrenches for Fords:

 

[bobIN]

I know this is an old post but can someone tell me if this is a brake tool?

 

[Mintgrun]

It is a model A brake wrench, according to this eBay listing

VINTAGE BLUE POINT S-9078-A MODEL A BRAKE WRENCH 15/32" & 1/2" | eBay

VINTAGE BLUE POINT S-9078-A MODEL A BRAKE WRENCH 15/32" & 1/2". Condition is "Used".

www.ebay.com

This Worthpoint page says it is as well

Blue Point#S-9078"Ford Brake Wrench"(vintage) | #419972761

Special wrench to adjust brakes on Vintage Ford Vehicle,Blue Point#S-9078 7/16x1/2 8pt.box wrench ,7/16 end shows alittle wear,still usuable,wrench is over 50 years old.Thanks,Bill

www.worthpoint.com

Here is the patent information.

US Patent: 1,424,069 - Wrench

US patent 1,424,069 Wrench was issued to Fred W. Blackmar of Providence, RI. It was granted on 07/25/1922. The patent describes a 12-point socket attached to a handle that extends at a 45 degree angle from the plane of the socket. Catalog listings for Blue-

www.datamp.org

Edit-- I see that the eBay wrench has the same numbers, but the smaller side is 1/32" larger than yours. Interesting.

 

[Ricky Joe]

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[Private Lugnutz]

...and the other is 1/2 x 9/16.

Please measure the openings.

 

[humber2]

Added to my collection in post#28 is this poor example of a carbon steel round handle version with only a stamped FT in a circle to identify at this stage.