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removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? #123431 09/20/08 01:33 AM 09/20/08 01:33 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 335 indiana marks69 OP enthusiast
marks69 OP enthusiast Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 335 indiana	I need to check the brakes on my 64 dodge with the tapered (keyed) type axles. Do I need to use a puller to get the drum off to service the brakes? I want to remove the drums not the axles to just check out the brakes.I'm sure this topic has been covered many times.Anyhow thanks for the input.

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: marks69] #123432 09/20/08 02:14 AM 09/20/08 02:14 AM
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earlybee master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,064 Arlington, Texas	There are pullers for it but some tips I,ve read are to loosen the axle nut a little and drive in circles to pop it loose. I did one by pushing the car side to side by hand at the qtr panel. Make sure you put a coating of grease on the mating surface and keyway when installing.

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: marks69] #123433 09/20/08 04:51 AM 09/20/08 04:51 AM
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64Belvedere super street Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 845 Kansas	Quote: I need to check the brakes on my 64 dodge with the tapered (keyed) type axles. Do I need to use a puller to get the drum off to service the brakes? I want to remove the drums not the axles to just check out the brakes.I'm sure this topic has been covered many times.Anyhow thanks for the input. Just to clarify a little, the puller for that application mounts to the lugs. If you get an oversized gear puller that pulls on the edges of the brake drum, you'll damage the drum. [image][/image]

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: 64Belvedere] #123434 09/20/08 05:00 AM 09/20/08 05:00 AM
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Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: HPMike] #123435 09/20/08 06:46 AM 09/20/08 06:46 AM
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TooMany62s top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,790 Greer, SC	The dreaded tapered axle drum puller..... 4698191-3016402-Hubpuller.jpg (72 downloads)

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: TooMany62s] #123436 09/20/08 09:32 AM 09/20/08 09:32 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: The dreaded tapered axle drum puller..... Exactly right, and the ONLY tool to use. If you have any friends with "early" Fords, IHC shouts, Jeeps, Most AMC's, and a few other '50's cars or pickups, one of them might just have them. Last edited by 440sixpack; 09/20/08 09:33 AM.

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? #123437 09/20/08 10:50 AM 09/20/08 10:50 AM
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black64 enthusiast Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 308 michigan	If you ask your local auto parts store that rents out tools the front hub pullers for front wheel drives will work. They look like the old tool for the mopars.

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: black64] #123438 09/20/08 04:23 PM 09/20/08 04:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,071 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,071 Niles , Ohio	Ive yet to see any parts store that has the correct puller for them.I have one in the garage and the rear brakes arent that bad to do once you do them.Just dont use a jaw puller or you will have instant junk for drums.I bought a 61 that some moron did that too.It was a 1 owner no rust low miles super clean car.Guy couldnt figure out why after the Mechanic he had that tore the drums off it would shake so bad the pedal jumped.I found some good drums at a local yard and cut them anddd it was fine.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: therocks] #123439 09/20/08 07:32 PM 09/20/08 07:32 PM
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black64 enthusiast Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 308 michigan	Quote: Ive yet to see any parts store that has the correct puller for them.I have one in the garage and the rear brakes arent that bad to do once you do them.Just dont use a jaw puller or you will have instant junk for drums.I bought a 61 that some moron did that too.It was a 1 owner no rust low miles super clean car.Guy couldnt figure out why after the Mechanic he had that tore the drums off it would shake so bad the pedal jumped.I found some good drums at a local yard and cut them anddd it was fine.Rocky The puller shown is a sears hub puller and it will work. 4699190-00971567000.jpg (46 downloads)

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: black64] #123440 09/20/08 09:36 PM 09/20/08 09:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,071 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,071 Niles , Ohio	It might work unless they are on real good.Id look on Ebay and find an old SnapOn or Mac.I bought mine there for 30 bucks.Had one of the newer one and it shattered after 2 pulls.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: therocks] #123441 09/20/08 11:41 PM 09/20/08 11:41 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 335 indiana marks69 OP enthusiast
marks69 OP enthusiast Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 335 indiana	Thanks dudes. I actually knew what the puller looked like I just wasn't sure if removal was necessary to check out the brakes. Now i know.

Re: removing brake drum on a 64 dodge? [Re: marks69] #123442 10/19/08 05:14 PM 10/19/08 05:14 PM
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hooziewhatsit master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,884 Oregon	bump-aroonie I have a 72 pickup, W200. I also want to check my front brakes. Do I need to find the same puller to get the hub off? My FSM is lacking in this area, lol. Just want to make sure before I break something Thanks, -Dave Edit: Nevermind, I figured it out. For future reference, once you have the six 9/16" bolts out, and the hub-lock assembly off, there is another 1.5" spacer you need to knock off with a hammer. Then you'll have a snap ring, and the nuts/washers hold the bearing assembly in. Last edited by hooziewhatsit; 10/19/08 06:46 PM.

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