Brake tools
The Textar tool range
Our philosophy is to provide workshops with high-quality products that make their day-to-day life easier. Not only do we develop premium OE braking products that deliver best-in-class performance, comfort and safety, but we also provide a professional tool range that offers the right tool for any application related to brakes.
With 27 different tools complementing our extensive service offering, the Textar tool range has been specially created to meet the growing needs of workshops globally, enabling a safer, quicker and more accurate installation and removal of brake parts.
Brake fluid tester
TEX1000BFT
Boiling point tester: the only test method approved by brake & brake fluid manufacturers
- Increase service revenue & road safety Â
- Accurate, reliable & repeatable results
- Operates off 12 volt supply, vehicles own battery
- Measures up to 320°, suitable for use on all grades of brake fluid including racing fluids
- Multilanguage: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

Brake spring fitting tool
TEX1002
for Mercedes parking brakes.
- Overall length 140 mm

Brake bleeding device
TEX1004
For the safe evacuation of the brake fluid and simultaneous refilling without a second employee being necessary. The device is operated by compressed air and generates a vacuum which enables it to be attached directly to the brake callipers/wheel-brake cylinder.
The brake fluid is suctioned off and drained directly into the collecting tank. The collecting tank ensures automatic refilling at the surge tank without overspill, thus saving on the second employee.
- Capacity of collecting tank 2 l
- Capacity of filling set 1 l
- Inc. 1 m flexible hose with universal adapter
- Inc. 6,3 mm (1/4“) pneumatic plug nipple

Vacuum pump
TEX1005
For universal use, for building up pressure and vacuum.
Complete with hose and various couplings in a case.
Ideal for brake and clutch breather and to bleed the fuel
system as at (ISA) V6 TDI engines as well as for testing:
- Vacuum cells e.g. on air-conditioning systems
- Turbochargers etc.
- Vacuum – 0,8 bar
- Pressure – 4 bar
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Pneumatic spindle
TEX1008
For brake piston rewinding tools
- Suitable both for right and left-handed winding brake pistons
- Compensates different thread pitches
in the piston through infinite spindle,
making brake repairs significantly easier - Different thread pitches are compensated automatically.
- Pressure is exerted on the brake piston pneumatically,
which means only minimum force is necessary. - The winding movement is then easily adjusted by hand.

Universal brake piston rewinding tool
TEX1009
- Brake piston rewinding tool for the simultaneous winding
and pressing of brake pistons for almost all passenger cars - 16-piece universal setÂ
- For right and left-handed winding brake pistons
- With pneumatic spindle
- 01465L-0 General Motors
- 01465L-2 Citroen
- 01465L-3 Alfa Romeo, Audi, Austin, BMW, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rover, Toyota, VW
- 01465L-4 Alfa Romeo, Ford, Mazda, Saab, Subaru
- 01435L-5 Adapter mit 3/8“ Innenvierkant
- 01435L-6 Nissan, VW
- 01465L-7 Audi, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Rover, Saab, Subaru, VW
- 01465L-8 General Motors
- 01465L-9 General Motors
- 01465L-A Renault
- 01467L-E Nissan
- 01431L Opel
- 01467L-K Citroen
- 01465L-M Ford
- 01465L-N Honda, Saab

Universal brake piston press tool
TEX1006
For brake pistons without rotating device
- Span length 10 – 65 mm
- Drive with width A/F 21 or 12.5 mm (1/2“) square possible

Universal brake piston rewinding tool
TEX1010
- Innovative system for right and left-handed winding pistons. Additional tools such as pin punches, interchangeable retention plates and further adapters make universal use possible even where linings are extremely worn as well as the assembly of the brake calliper reset.
- One spindle each with right-hand thread & left-hand thread
- 3 special brake calliper pentagon sockets
- 2 Allen keys 6+7 mm
- 2 pin punches for loosening the retaining pin on Mercedes-Benz & Opel
- 3 interchangeable retaining plates, 2 of which are open for use
with heavily worn brake pads / in cramped conditions - Including thread oil and assignment list
- 01465L-0 General Motors
- 01465L-2 Citroen
- 01465L-3 Alfa Romeo, Audi, Austin, BMW, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rover, Toyota, VW
- 01465L-4 Alfa Romeo, Ford, Mazda, Saab, Subaru
- 01435L-5 Adapter mit 3/8“ Innenvierkant
- 01435L-6 Nissan, VW
- 01465L-7 Audi, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Rover, Saab, Subaru, VW
- 01465L-8 General Motors
- 01465L-9 General Motors
- 01465L-A Renault
- 01467L-E Nissan
- 01431L Opel
- 01467L-K Citroen
- 01465L-M Ford
- 01465L-N Honda, Saab

Brake spring fitting tool
TEX1011
With aluminium handle, zinc-coated.
For installing and removing the brake carrier spring.

Wheel nut sockets
TEX1014
Impact-proof, fully encapsulated in plastic, extra thin walls,
optimum force transmission, rims and bolts no longer become scratched
- Made of chrome-molybdenum steel
- 3-piece, 17 – 19 – 21 mmÂ

Special brake calliper brush set
TEX1017
with hook hole and ergonomically shaped handles, steel and brass

Wheel hub grinder
TEX1039
Aluminium bell with steel core and 12,5 mm (1/2“) seat for use on
pneumatic impact screwdrivers. Corrosion between the rim
and the wheel hub is removed and torque values can no
longer be distorted.
- Complete with 1 cleaning discÂ

Wheel hub grinder replacement cleaning disc
TEX1019
for TEX1039
- Content: 3 pieces

Brake spring pliers
TEX1022
with movable claw for riveted and glued pads.

Mole wrench
TEX1023
PATENTED, for the powerful loosening of brake and bleeding nipples. Wrench can be used up to jaw size 14 mm without any problem.

Special brake calliper file
TEX1025
Extremely narrow, milled on 2 sides, extremely long tool life, suitable for brake dust that has become firmly burnt onto brake callipers.

Brake drum tool set
TEX1026
in plastic case
- 1 brake spring tensioner
- 1 brake spring pliers with moveable claw
- 1 hose clamp
- 2 brake piston clamps
- 1 hand brake cable pliersÂ

Brake cable spring pliers
TEX1027
for the simple removal and fitting of the hand brake cable to the brake shoes. Â

DISC RUN-OUT MEASURING SET
TEX1028
- Includes analogue dial indicator, special grip clamp & flexible shaft
- Measurement range: 0 – 12.5mm (metric & imperial)
- Resolution: 0.01mm
- Accuracy: 0.01mm
- Sturdy plastic case

Brake Pedal Depressor Tool
TEX1029
Allows any task which requires the brakes to be applied, to be carried out by 1 person rather than two.
Grips on either the steering wheel, or edge of drivers seat, and use quick-release trigger mechanism to apply pressure.Â

Brake hose pinch clamp bar type
TEX1030
Suitable for both brake & fuel lines, Effective pinch action with rounded clamp section to prevent damage to hose lining and use quick-release trigger mechanism to apply pressure.

Digital brake disc measuring tool
TEX1031
- Measurement Range: 0 – 60mm (metric & imperial)
- Resolution: 0.01mm
- Accuracy: +0.04mm
- LCD Display
- Packaging: sturdy carry case

Digital brake drum measuring tool
TEX1032
- Measurement range: 0 – 300 mm (metric & imperial)
- Resolution: 0.01mm
- Accuracy: 0.01mm
- Packaging: sturdy plastic case

Digital brake disc measuring tool
TEX1033
- Measurement range: 0-150 mm (metric & imperial)
- Resolution: 0.01mm
- Accuracy: 0.03mm
- Packaging: sturdy plastic case

Brake bleeding bottle
TEX1035
For collection of brake fluid from the bleed nipples when bleeding brake systems. Chain to attach to hub assembly, 300 mm bleed hose with universal bleed nipple connector.
- Capacity of holding 1lt of brake fluid

Knee pads
TEX1036
Rugged hard caps protect against rough surfaces, neoprene strap fastens below the knee for comfort, Comfortable gel padding lets you work longer, Sewn cap to prevent debris from getting underneath.

Wheel stud cleaning kit
TEX1037
- For cleaning corroded wheel studs & adjacent hub surfaces
- Removes dirt & corrosion & prepares surfaces for correct torque application
- Ideal for preparing wheels, hubs and brake discs or drums
for re-assembly - Suitable for use with power drill or air impact wrench
- Kit contents: stud cleaner body including velcro pad;
2x replacement velcro pads; 5x fine cleaning discs;
5x coarse cleaning discs.

Washer set, brake disc runout check
TEX1038
- Material: Stainless steel
