Re: Don’s 1937 (120) 138CD Deluxe Touring Limo

Posted by TxGoat On 2023/8/9 20:30:07

I would not use a puller on the front hub/drums. If the drums are stuck to the shoes, or if the shoes are adjusted fairly tight, the drums may hang up on the shoes.

The solution is to back off the brake shoe adjustment all the way, which should allow the drum/hubs to come off without risking any damage to the hardware, shoes, or drums.

On the rear, the same situation can occur. The same solution applies, except that you will most probably need a puller of the correct type to get the druum/hubs off the axles.

It's a good idea to back off the brake adjusters at each wheel and make sure that the drums turn freely before attempting to remove the hub/drum assemblies, front or rear, and especially the rear.

Also make sure the parking brake is fully released before attempting to pull the rear drum/hubs.

With any luck, you won't have stuck wheel cylinder pistons.