Re: 40 Rear Brake Drum Separated

Posted by Joe Santana On 2012/12/9 13:52:33

I only used a puller on the rear drums, but when we pulled them to redo the brakes in 1986, it did stress them a lot before they popped with a huge bang. Then this wheel was pulled again in 2009 to replace the seals on a leaky cylinder and hone it.

I drive the Duchess at least 3 times a week and don't remember hitting any big potholes.

I'll examine it a bit more, Tim, but everything has a life. My odometer went out after 325,000 miles and wasn't repaired until a few years ago as part of the restoration. I now have 4400 miles since June 2011.

It does seem a lot dustier and rustier, and the spindle is completely dry as I think you can see in the posted photo. I'll blow it off.

Also we welded studs to the inside because of the problems with bolts.Invalidated the warranty I'm sure.