> There 11mm head bolts holding the drums on to the hubs. Remove these and > the drums can come off. They can be good and stuck though if they have > been on there a while. Use a good penetrating oil and hope for the best. Instead of penetrating oil, use a small hand sledge hammer (mine is 2½ lb) and rap it firmly all around the outside of the drum. Angle the sledge slightly outward. Works for me. Larry |
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