Breaker Bars

Breaker bars, also known as power bars, have a long nonratcheting bar that is used with sockets and socket bits to break loose overtightened fasteners. The nonratcheting bar requires the tool to be removed from the fastener and repositioned to turn a fastener. The long handle allows the same amount of force to generate more torque than a standard-length ratchet. Breaker bars are used with sockets and socket bits to rotate fasteners for installation (tighten) or removal (loosen).