Date:         Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:03:59 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: removing drum on brakes?
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I can't remember which way to turn the adjuster either - BUT the drum
will probably be tight as Dick's hat band anyway. If after you have
figured out how to loosen up the brakes - and the drum still won't come
off - use G.M Bully's 200 tap routine. It works.
Tap on the outer edged of the drum, tapping from the outside edge toward
the spindle going around and around. 200 times will do the trick. Should
loosen.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Andy Morse wrote:
> It's been a long tyime since I have had too remove the drum on a vehicle. Not having much luck with my 86 syncro.
>
> Yes the E brake is off :)
> Yes I did remove the two small screws.
>
> I've hammered a bit on the drums (all sides, around spindle to try and break some rust away), tried map gas, not budging.....
>
> I guess the next step is to attempt to loosen the adjusters but can't remember which way to turn the adjuster to loosen them. It seems the slot is on the top. Do I turn towards the ground or towards the sky?
>
> Is there a tool for removing drums? A bigger hammer :)
>
> Thank you,
> ????????????? Andy
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