Re: drum brake removal

Posted by Tim Cole On 2012/5/21 18:46:13

You have to be careful as regards beating these things because there is a thrust block inside the pinion assembly.

The loose nut method means backing off the nut a few notches or finger tight. That won't damage the keyway unless the car is being driven daily on the West Side Highway in NYC. Especially with Ultramatic which has mashed potatoes for breakway. I actually think this method works because the drum heats up from braking as well.

I never had one fight me so bad I had to resort to careful heating, but that is what I would consider for these really bad cases.