brake drum removal

scottyb · 11-04-2010, 09:44 AM

Is it off yet!?

kdeerman · 11-04-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOOmsman

A dumb question you did release the parking brake and back off the shoes?

Yes, Doomsman, They are spinning freely, but they are stuck. I am using a puller that bolts to the lug studs--I assume the studs are pressed into the hub and not part of the axle?

I will try to post a pic soon.
Thanks

kdeerman · 11-04-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

Is it off yet!?

No Scotty, but I have been spraying them with PB every evening. I am using a puller that bolts to the lug studs--I assume the studs are pressed into the hub and not part of the axle?
I will try to post a pic soon.
Thanks

SpoiledRotten · 11-04-2010, 11:54 AM

The studs are part of the drum and not the axle so you are ok there.

scottyb · 11-04-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpoiledRotten

The studs are part of the drum and not the axle so you are ok there.

Are we 100% sure of this on the melex cart?

rib33024 · 11-04-2010, 03:11 PM

kdeerman · 11-04-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Are we 100% sure of this on the melex cart?

Just spoke with Nagy Golf Cart in Arizona ( I had bought a belt and motor mounts from them several years ago for this cart). He said they were a pain in the a$$ to get off, but that the studs are part of the hub, so I guess I'll keep sprayin', beatin' & pullin'. He said he had a few of the Melex hubs, but they are $199/each.

kdeerman · 11-04-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rib33024

The studs are attached to the drum, rather than the drum having holes for same to poke through. A puller of the "spider" type with 3 arms that can be secured to the studs with the wheelnuts, and a central screw that bears on the axle, will do the job. Often, an incompetent will leave burrs on the axle or drum, and pound the drum into place, making it almost impossible to remove. Also, you gotta release the brake lock, but I assume you know that already, YOu may also have to release tension on the brake cables, using the turnbuckle underneath the floorboards.

Thanks, I have the cables disconnected.

gornoman · 11-04-2010, 03:25 PM

Has there been ANY progress? 1/8" perhaps? A few thousandths????

kdeerman · 11-04-2010, 10:18 PM

none at all, Gorno. I figure if I can ever get them to move a little, I will be able to get them off.

11-04-2010, 09:44 AM	#11
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: brake drum removal Is it off yet!?

11-04-2010, 11:54 AM	#14
SpoiledRotten Conservatively Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Below the Mason Dixon Posts: 3,610	Re: brake drum removal The studs are part of the drum and not the axle so you are ok there.

11-04-2010, 03:11 PM	#16
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: brake drum removal

11-04-2010, 03:25 PM	#19
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,284	Re: brake drum removal Has there been ANY progress? 1/8" perhaps? A few thousandths????

11-04-2010, 10:18 PM	#20
kdeerman Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	Re: brake drum removal none at all, Gorno. I figure if I can ever get them to move a little, I will be able to get them off.

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