Re: Extremely difficult rear brake drum removal '50 deluxe 8

Posted by HH56 On 2013/10/16 13:12:30

I had a similar situation and leaving the puller attached several days while periodically tightening the bar every few hours was my method. It finally popped loose after three or four days. If you do this just remember to loosen the nut a few turns but keep it on the axle. The drum can fly a considerable distance if it is not restrained.

If that is not feasible, others have reported success by loosening the nut a few turns and then driving the car back and forth a "short distance". I haven't tried that method and don't know what constitutes a "short distance" or if there are caveats. Maybe someone will see this thread that has used the method and can give first hand experience.