Maytag 038315 Washer Tool Brake Assy Removal Tool T038315 TJ038315

Condition: Used (cosmetic wear from prior service; no power components, batteries, or consumables required)

This Maytag-style brake package removal tool is the dedicated service wrench used to unmount and unscrew the washer brake assembly found on many classic two-belt top-load Maytag/Whirlpool-built platforms. It’s commonly referenced as tool #17 in service diagrams for the brake package/brake assembly area, and it’s intended to let you break the brake hub loose cleanly and squarely—without slipping, rounding, or improvising with pipe wrenches. OEM references for this tool family are widely listed as 038315 / Y038315 / T038315, and many sources note the tool is obsolete/no longer available through typical OEM channels, making used or recreated tools the practical path for service work.

What It’s For

• Removes/loosens the brake package / brake assembly during tub, transmission, seal, or brake service
• Specifically referenced for brake assemblies such as WP6-2011900 / 6-2011900 (platform-dependent)
• Example machine family mentioned: Maytag LAT-series (e.g., LAT8714 is a common reference for this style of service operation)

Key Features

• Purpose-built fit for the brake package/hub interface (reduces slipping vs. generic wrenches)
• Torque-friendly design so you can strike/drive it with a mallet/hammer (typical field method)
• Helps avoid:
  • rounded lugs/flats
  • bent brake components
  • collateral damage to the tub support area
• Works in the “brake package tool” role commonly listed as 038315 / Y038315 / T038315

Applications

• Appliance repair / service companies: speed up brake/seal/transmission jobs
• Property maintenance: keeping older Maytag two-belt machines running
• Refurbishment / resale: proper teardown without damage
• DIY restoration: servicing classic Dependable Care–era machines (varies by model)

Basic Use Notes (Practical, Safe Approach)

Materials you listed are exactly what techs typically use:

• TJ038315 brake tool
• Safety goggles + gloves
• Mallet/hammer, plus normal hand tools

Good practice:

• Keep the tool fully seated before applying hit/torque.
• Use controlled mallet blows rather than wild swings (protects casting/threads).
• If the brake package is seized, use penetrant + time and re-try with the tool seated squarely.

(If you want, I can write a model-agnostic removal checklist that matches the two-belt Maytag layout without guessing any thread direction.)

Cross-Referenced Models (Tool Part Numbers)

Organized by common references:

• TJ038315 (aftermarket/service reference)
• 038315 (Maytag OEM tool number)
• T038315 (listed as a genuine OEM replacement part number, often marked obsolete)
• Y038315 (OEM tool/brake package assembly tool reference; often shown unavailable)
• Also seen as: 38315, 70109 (cross-reference/alias usage varies by catalog)

Compatible Brands / Platforms

Often listed as compatible across:

• Maytag
• Whirlpool-family legacy platforms
• Kenmore/Sears (models that use the same brake package architecture)

Comparable Products (Alternatives)

If you’re comparing options:

• Recreated / remanufactured “038315” brake removal tools (aftermarket)
• Improvised methods (pipe wrench / generic spanner approaches) exist, but they’re more likely to slip or damage parts—commonly shown because the OEM tool is discontinued.

Fits Within Larger System Assemblies

This tool is typically used as part of servicing the washer’s:

• Brake package / brake assembly (e.g., WP6-2011900 / 6-2011900 family)
• Related service jobs commonly done at the same time:
  • tub seal work
  • transmission removal
  • brake rotor/facing inspection (model dependent)
  • pulley and thrust-related service on the same stack (varies by series)

Related

• maytag brake tool 038315
• washer brake removal spanner
• brake package assembly tool y038315
• maytag two-belt washer brake service
• tool #17 brake diagram wrench
• lat series washer brake hub remover
• appliance service specialty wrench
• “device to remove brake assembly” (alt wording)
• “brake hub loosening tool” (alt wording)

Common Requests:

1. “Where can I find a Maytag 038315 / Y038315 brake removal tool in stock?”
2. “What models use WP6-2011900 / 6-2011900 brake assembly and the matching removal tool?”
3. “Is TJ038315 the correct replacement for Y038315 brake package tool?”
4. “How do I remove a Maytag two-belt brake assembly without damaging the hub?”
5. “What else should I replace while I’m in the brake package (seal, rotor, spring retainer, etc.)?”

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