Re: drum brake removal

Posted by BigKev On 2012/5/19 15:18:11

Check out my project blog for info on the breaks as they are basically the same as my '54. The rear drums are basically "pressed-on" to the axle, so it requires a puller similar to the one posted above to be able to "unpress" it. Nothing else will remove that drum without damaging it.

You may be able to rent a puller from your local parts store. You need a tapered axle drum puller. It must be the style that attaches to the lug bolts, and not the rim of the drum.