Removing brake drums
What is a good way to remove stuck brake drums that won't turn? I tried using the threaded bolts like the shop manual shows but the threads in the drum just stripped out when I tried. I can't rotate the drum to adjust the brakes first either as the adjusters are stuck. I would appreciate any suggestions as I don't want to damage the backplate if I have to pry them off. Thanks.
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Re: Removing brake drums
Has it been setting a long time with the brake set? Have you tryed tapping foward on where the cables hook up?
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Re: Removing brake drums
I used pb blaster on them several times a day over a 3-day weekend.
Tapped all the way around with a small sledge each time I blasted them. One side came out easy with the bolt The other side took all 3 days and I eventually got it to loosen just a tiny bit from the front. I wound up having to tap them from the backside. Used a bolt so I wouldn't nick the edges. It was tedious, but it finally came loose. Lots of rust on the passenger side for some reason. |
Re: Removing brake drums
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Re: Removing brake drums
Ok, just plan now on buying new drums (worn out drums is why you are here now). Disconnect the brake cables at the wheel/brake end of the deal. Tap in all directions with the hammer. May still have to pry, but thats the lowest option.
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Re: Removing brake drums
Ill add to CG answer, just take a ball peen hammer and break the drum off, its really kinda simple
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