Stuck drum...

Feb 22, 2005 8 Replies

I put new brakes and a wheel cylinder on my '83 GLX a year or so ago, and now it's time to replace the shoes and the left drum is welded on with rust.



With the adjustment backed all the way off, I have pounded it with a rubber hammer, carefully with a heavy jack, and have used a rust busting compound. It looks like it was welded on at the hub.



What's your favorite way of doing it?



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Use a wheel puller. Why would brakes need replaced after a year or so?

We drive constantly, using it for work. We don't use it just to get the groceries.

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I've only ever seen one pair of rear brakes wear out on a Fox... and I've owned 13 of 'em. LOL

How many miles do you put on in a couple years?

JS

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Use a moderate to large BFH and strike sharply in a circular pattern between the studs and the axle.

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