Re: 51Packards....52 Packard 200 Deluxe!

Posted by Charles On 2016/5/29 17:41:10

5-29-16

Got the rear drum off. The nut barely needed the impact wrench. I put the puller on expecting to hit it a few times throughout the day and it only took 5 hits and it was off! No loud pop or anything. Makes me think the thing was not on tight enough to begin with.

Brakes looked OK. No leaks from the wheel cylinder. I decided to take them apart to lube up the pivot points.

What a chore it was to reassemble! Took me 4 tries to finally get it back together. I always have problems with drum brakes, even with having the spring tool.

I didn't see any hang ups with the parking brake. When I tested it this side was not holding. Maybe just the shoes need to be adjusted for it to work properly.

When I went to put the drum on, I noticed the axle has a long slot for a square key to go in. I put the drum on with the key flush with the end of the axle. Am I supposed to drive it in before tightening the nut or do I just tighten and it's good to go?