Re: 54 patrician brake drum question

Posted by HH56 On 2012/5/8 21:47:17

You need a large heavy duty puller. Several are shown in this thread.https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=8062#forumpost8062 Don't try with anything light or pry on the drum directly since it can bend. You can usually rent a decent one at the rental places.

Some tips are mentioned in several threads over time but to go over them again, most important is to leave the nut on a couple of turns but loose so drum doesn't go flying when it breaks free. Be patient if not been removed for quite some time. Some didn't budge for a day or more then came loose with authority when it did. Heat has been required on some. Use a medium sledge type hammer to tighten the puller --not a small carpenter or ball peen type.