Re: Brake drum stuck to axle

Posted by HH56 On 2014/10/20 12:25:37

If the drum has not been removed for years you may be in for a long haul. Some have resorted to heat but without that much success. It really depends on the axle and how tight and how long the drum has been installed.

Not sure how big your puller might be but small ones don't do much. The usual procedure is to loosen the nut a few turns but keep it on the axle. Install the heavy duty puller and hit it with a heavy hammer. Give it several blows on the tightening arm and if it doesn't pop off walk away. Come back every now and then and give the thing another blow or two with the hammer and walk away again. It can take hours or days but eventually it gives way with a loud bang -- hence the reason for the nut staying on. Without the nut the drum can fly a considerable distance when it breaks free.