1/2" x 18" Socket Wrench Breaker Bar

Initially was buying it to loosen the giant hub nut to replace one of a Chevy Blazer's wheel bearing hub assembly, but it turns out my particular model doesn't use a hub nut to secure the assembly.Fortunately, the purchase wasn't a waste because, unfortunately, I misplaced (someone stole?!) my tire tool. I used this to loosen the lug nuts practically pressure-welded on by a pneumatic drill/wrench, and then to loosen the hard-to-reach nuts for the brakes and disc rotor. Judging by the reviews, I expected this to break, but the cheap price and the other reviews that claim it didn't break was enough to convince me to purchase it.I'm still expecting it to break when I use it for other jobs, but it hasn't yet. Maybe spray a lubricant if you think the nut is stubborn enough to break this bar (I use WD-40, but for some reason the internet is against this in favor of PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, or other lubricants). But even if it breaks the first time (which again, it did not for me), you're only out $10 compared to the ~$40 bars at hardware warehouses.

I keep an extra serpentine belt in the trunk of my Town Car, and if you ever have had need to replace one this is the only tool you really need to change it on site.The belt run diagram is right under the hood in front of you, but you still need a 1/2 breaker bar to pull back the tensioner to get the belt in place. It's a lifesaver in the middle of no where. I used to carry a mini set of tools in the car, and was able to muscle that tensioner back with a 1/2" ratchet, but it takes an awful lot of upper body strength to do that, and if you slip, or the ratchet snaps be prepared for deep lacerations to the hand. You will need a tee shirt to stop the bleeding, until you can get somewhere, where you can get something more effective to patch yourself up. Been there done that. LOL!

No complaints. I used this bar to get the axle nuts off of a 2000 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton pickup. It worked well. I also used it in trying to break free a stubborn brake caliper bolt but didn't have enough muscle behind it and ultimately had to borrow an impact wrench. If I did it again, I would opt for a slightly longer breaker bar for a bit more leverage.

OK, honestly, I needed to add something to bring my total up to an amount for free shipping. I'd ordered impact sockets to use with my impact driver but thought this would be better than a tire tool if I have a flat. It turned out be be just that and more. Great tool!

Price was right but not the quality. The tool is made for BREAKING loose tough bolts. You would think this means it has a secure grip, but this is not the case. Apparently it is not glued or secured in any way so when I applied pressure - it twisted, I lost grip and busted knuckles !Buy cheap - get cheap I guess.

I purchased this breaker bar, i received a breaker bar that is different than the bar pictured, it was a pittsburgh brand which apparently has a life time warranty(sweet) from harbor freight, first time i used the bar it snapped at the hinge/y section called harbor freight and they will replace it for free. I'm leaving two starts for the warranty and -3 stars because the bar sucks and cant even remove lug bolts

You get what you pay for. Damn thing broke first time I used it on a particularly stubborn nut. The company offered me a refund, so that redeems it slightly in my opinion. It's not totally useless, but you can't abuse it and, call me old fashioned, but I think a good breaker bar should be able to stand up to some abuse.

This is a quality tool, made in Taiwan (not China). Good solid 18" socket wrench with 1/2" end and rubber handle. I have used it successfully and found it sturdy and it does not slip from your grasp.