Re: removing rear brake drum on 52 300

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2007/12/2 18:01:35

Not sure how you could believe the drum could come off without first removing the nut! But when using the drum puller shown by another poster, many folks will leave the nut on by a few turns so when the drum breaks loose, it doesn't fall to the floor and possibly get damaged.

And don't forget when reassembling, DO NOT lubricate the axle taper or taper inside the drum, the precision of this dry fit is what actually drives the car and if you lubricate it the key alone will not withstand the torque. And the torque on the axle nut is important when reassembling.