Thread: Stuck Brake Drum
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11-23-2003 03:37 PM #1
Stuck Brake Drum
I am restoring a 1927 T Bucket that was built in 1970. It is all apart except the driver's side rear brake drum will not come off. The drum turns freely and I have taken the four bolts off that hold the backing plate on, but the darn thing just won't come off. I am told the only thing I can do is heat and beat. Any other ideas? The backing plates and axel housing is off of a 40-ish ford.
Thanks for any ideas.slf
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11-23-2003 04:00 PM #2
9" Fordslf
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11-23-2003 04:03 PM #3
Dumb question. Have you backed the shoes off?
Abe
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11-23-2003 04:09 PM #4
Yes. As I said, the drums turn freely. Thanks for your quick response.slf
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11-23-2003 04:20 PM #5
Thanks for your help, Streets...slf
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11-23-2003 04:28 PM #6
.The cylinders have to be inline.!!!
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11-23-2003 04:49 PM #7
Ummmmmmmmmmmm....................there's a bit of a problem here. The first 9" was made in '57, you stated you have a '40ish axle housing. Two VERY different set ups on the drum mounting. Better get it straight before you do the hot wrench thing.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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