brake drum removal

SpoiledRotten · 11-05-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

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

What's a Melex Cart? Is it anything like a "MeOwn" cart?

Sorry, but some time, I just crack myself up.

kdeerman · 11-07-2010, 01:14 PM

Here is a pic of the setup. Notice that the drum is flush in the middle, unlike the ezgo drums I have seen. The puller is home-made, but seems to be pulling evenly. I tried another type of puller on the cart a few yeas ago-it had a pointed end that fit into the center of the axle - I damged the axle by overtightening, and had to do some filing to get the nut to go back on. I have been spraying them with PB daily, and hitting the hub with a large hammer after tightening down on the puller. I have also hit the end of the puller with the hammer, but these guys just won't let go.

kdeerman · 11-07-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpoiledRotten

What's a Melex Cart? Is it anything like a "MeOwn" cart?

Sorry, but some time, I just crack myself up.

pert' near

gornoman · 11-07-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kdeerman

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.

I suggest you contact this guy and have him send you a pic of the new drum. With the drum center being flush, it looks more and more like the studs are part of the axle flange like a Club Car. I'm not convinced you are going about this the correct way.

kdeerman · 11-07-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gornoman

I suggest you contact this guy and have him send you a pic of the new drum. With the drum center being flush, it looks more and more like the studs are part of the axle flange like a Club Car. I'm not convinced you are going about this the correct way.

Thanks, Gorno, I did ask him while I had him on the phone, and told him I was using the studs to pull. He said that the studs were part of the drum, but I have not seen a pic, that's a good idea, I'll call him again, and ask for a pic.

Thanks again

gornoman · 11-07-2010, 01:42 PM

It wouldn't be the first time signals got crossed between folks.

Dave Box · 11-07-2010, 01:49 PM

Hmmm, if those studs are part of the axle then I would expect to see the flat ends on the obverse of the back plate. Have you looked behind the drum to see if there are four flat squares that align with the studs?

scottyb · 11-07-2010, 02:26 PM

I also have my doubts about the studs being attached to the drum. Have you tried pulling the drum separate from the studs... Can we get you to jam a large flat pry bar between the backing plate and drum? That's what I would be trying.... also have you tried pounding the drum ON ? Any movement either way will break the rust bond..... just trying to help getting it to budge. I'm running out of patience here LOL

rib33024 · 11-07-2010, 02:28 PM

Here's a melex brake drum

scottyb · 11-07-2010, 02:31 PM

Melex copied Ezgo, The drum you posted looks like today's Ezgo drums.... I can also show you Ezgo drums without studs when Ezgo had rear hubs.

11-07-2010, 01:42 PM	#26
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: brake drum removal It wouldn't be the first time signals got crossed between folks.

11-07-2010, 01:49 PM	#27
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: brake drum removal Hmmm, if those studs are part of the axle then I would expect to see the flat ends on the obverse of the back plate. Have you looked behind the drum to see if there are four flat squares that align with the studs?

11-07-2010, 02:26 PM	#28
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: brake drum removal I also have my doubts about the studs being attached to the drum. Have you tried pulling the drum separate from the studs... Can we get you to jam a large flat pry bar between the backing plate and drum? That's what I would be trying.... also have you tried pounding the drum ON ? Any movement either way will break the rust bond..... just trying to help getting it to budge. I'm running out of patience here LOL

11-07-2010, 02:28 PM	#29
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: brake drum removal Here's a melex brake drum

11-07-2010, 02:31 PM	#30
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: brake drum removal Melex copied Ezgo, The drum you posted looks like today's Ezgo drums.... I can also show you Ezgo drums without studs when Ezgo had rear hubs.

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