Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
[Re: convertriple]
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07/28/11 11:56 PM
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if you torch it, heat the outside of the drum where the pads would be.
You could also try making a puller the grabs the edge of the drum and pushes against the axle register.
I have also had good results using a slap hammer
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Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
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07/29/11 12:41 AM
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Worse case, near the outside edge , cut a circle in the flat center out of the drum with the torch, the center will turn then and outside can be stationary. Did you try to adjust the shoes smaller thru the window in the backing pad? I have taken some stubborn ones off, the Nails to retain the shoes can be cut or will break when taking them off.
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Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
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07/29/11 02:01 AM
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Do not use a gear puller etc. You will destroy the druwm.
Ensure the adjusters are retracted as far as possible Remove the hydraulic line from the wheel cylinder Unbolt the wheel cylinder from the backing plate Use a die gridner and cut off the heads of the anchor pins
With the pins free, you should be able to pull the drum off even if the shoes remain hung up. the shoes will come with the drum.
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Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
[Re: MoparforLife]
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07/29/11 07:04 PM
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I was scrolling waitin for someone to say undo the lines(cut)whatever unbolt cylinder and chisel off pin heads(or grind)..shoes are rotten anyway and those parts are all cheap.Save the drum!
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Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
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Jack it up safely and drop the driveshaft. After you have the other drum off and soaked everything with penetrating oil and cut off the locating pins, put a big MF pipe wrench on the rear yoke and twist and break the shoe loose... a variation of what those said to fire the engine and put it in gear.
Last edited by GO_Fish; 07/29/11 11:47 PM.
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Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
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Did the drums break apart, or did the shock get them off intact? Regardless, you now have it rolling!
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69 340 GTS stock 14.18@ 95.60 mph
01 5.9L Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4
01 3.5L 300M 16.23@ 86.97 mph
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Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
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08/09/11 12:29 AM
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Drums came off intact, just pulled out the guts and put the drum back on. It is great to have it rolling, and soon out of the way , too bad I blew a brake line on my 95 Ram backing up to it to pull it! Now I'm having fun trying to break loose rusty brake fittings! gotta love it.
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Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
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08/09/11 01:17 AM
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Let me guess, it blew behind the gas tank, and the fuel line made in stainless looks like new.. I think I cut the line by the rear fitting and used a 6pt socket to get the old fitting loose. I bent a couple of lengths of straight line and a union to repair mine. Started at the rear and worked forward.. Congrats on getting the drums off.
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Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
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08/10/11 12:20 AM
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Quote:
Let me guess, it blew behind the gas tank, and the fuel line made in stainless looks like new..
I think I cut the line by the rear fitting and used a 6pt socket to get the old fitting loose.
I bent a couple of lengths of straight line and a union to repair mine. Started at the rear and worked forward.. Congrats on getting the drums off.
Heck yes it blew behind the tank....again and yes the fuel line looks great!
This time I'm using the green/blackish coated lines. The coated line I put on the front lines a few years ago hasn't rusted at all, but the front to rear brake line I replaced a few years before that has gone out again. I wish I had known about the "coated" lines the first time around, because as I remember, I had to have it pressure bled to get the air out.
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Re: Stuck brake drum - any tricks
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guys, do you know the durms assembly have a provision to release them from the adjusting rod on backing plate ?
With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela
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