The Adjusting Tool,brake Shoe, cataloged under National Stock Number 5120-01-368-4196, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5120 (Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered) of the Hand Tools group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5120-01-368-4196 |
| Item Name | Adjusting Tool,brake Shoe |
| FSC / FSG | 5120 / 51 — Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | HOOK AND SLANT ENDS |
| Functional Description | USED TO ADJUST CLEARANCE BETWEEN BRAKE DRUM AND SHOE; FITS THRU SLOT IN BACKING PLATE AND TURNS STAR WHEEL; OFFSET HEADS FIT MOST DRUM BRAKES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 287 | 5/9 Secondary reference Easco Hand Tools Inc Dba Danaher Tool Group Div Danaher Tool Group Easco Hand Tools Inc. |
| 287 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Apex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson |
NSN 5120-01-368-4196 is a Adjusting Tool,brake Shoe, classified under FSC 5120, Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5120-01-368-4196: Style Designator: HOOK AND SLANT ENDS; Functional Description: USED TO ADJUST CLEARANCE BETWEEN BRAKE DRUM AND SHOE; FITS THRU SLOT IN BACKING PLATE AND TURNS STAR WHEEL; OFFSET HEADS FIT MOST DRUM BRAKES. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.