Date:         Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:17:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
Comments: To: Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I have never had one stuck on too tight to not come off in less than 30
mins.  I used to take a hammer and go around hitting between the lug
studs.  Sometimes you have to pry a little with a pry bar against the
backing plate while doing this.  However as Craig said, I recently tried
using a small torch on the drum and it works like magic.  Just take the
torch and go in a circular pattern where the drum touches against the
hub.  After about 30 seconds or less of doing this the drum will go
"pop" and it is ready to slide off.  No effort at all.  Try it you will
like!
Of course you should buy all of your brake parts from me after you get
the drum off.  That is just a given :-)

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com


Richard Golen wrote:
> Hi,
>
> During the engine/transmission swap on my 87 Westy, I figured I'd re-do the rear brakes. So, Alex and I removed the retaining bolts on the rear drums, but they appear to be "frozen" on to the rear axle hubs.
>
> Any suggestions on how to "pop" the drums from the hubs?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Ric
>
>
>
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