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

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2013/10/21 10:01:57

I checked that pin and it's a cam that pushes the brakes shoes upward toward the drum. I didn't think it would make such a difference but when I tried without loosening it, the drum would not budge, to the extent the puller as at max load.hit with BFH until it wouldn't move anymore.
On the other wheel, I turned nut first, and it came right off at < half force. So it pays to read the instructions.(?)
ps:don't forget to unload the adjuster and emergency brake too.