Does anyone have any tricks for removing a stuborn brake drum. I pried off one side with a tire iron, but the passenger side doesn't want to come off. Plus, I don't know EXACTLY what holds it on.
2006-09-24 11:44:45 · 2 answers · asked by john a 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ok, got it off, thanks guys.
2006-09-24 12:19:32 · update #1
The brake shoes have worn a indentation inside the drum
You will need to physicaly backoff the adjuster nut on the inside of the backing plate with a flat tipped screwdriver.
There is an opening at the bottom of the backing plate. Look inside with a flashlight and you will see a notched roller thingie. You need to unscrew it one click at a time.
Expect to spend five minutes under the car doing this.
By the way, if you go one way 5 clicks or so and it gets kind of hard to turn, go the other way. 20 clicks or so.
And make sure your parking brake is off.
Added:
Can you feel the "lip" on the other drum?
2006-09-24 11:55:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spray some WD40 type stuff on the center and let it sit. Then take a hammer and tap around the front of it. Don't try to pry it, you'll damage the backing plate. The tire holds it on.
2006-09-24 11:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Joyboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋