Date:         Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:04:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal..now how to pull drum
Comments: To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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Ken Wilford wrote:
> My ultimate way of doing this is a a small torch like the ones you can
> buy at Advance Auto.  Heat the center of the hub area between the studs
> in a circular motion with the torch for about 30 seconds.  You will hear
> a "pop" sound.  The drum will slide right off with no prying
> whatsoever.  I fought with these for years and finally learned this
> trick.  It works every time.  Sometimes you have to give it a little
> more heating time than others but it will work believe me.  Beats the
> heck out of prying and hammering (my old way).

This is exactly how I removed the drums from my '85 Westy and I only
used a Mapp gas torch.

Mike